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Chapter XXVI
THE JOURNEY TO THE PRIORY. It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station. He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination. Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve. They were alone.
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later than; following
From this reading “Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “They were alone.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station.”
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading “Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THE JOURNEY TO THE PRIORY.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
later than; following
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They were alone.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station.
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
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From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
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From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
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From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
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From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
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From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
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From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station.
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From this reading It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO THE PRIORY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO THE PRIORY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO THE PRIORY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO THE PRIORY.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He gave orders to the guard that the luggage should be stamped, but took care that she should not hear the name of their destination.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station.
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From this reading It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were alone.
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From this reading Hurrying her rapidly down the platform amid the confused heaps of luggage and currents of eager passengers, he pushed her into a first-class carriage, and sprang after her just as the bell rang and the wheels began to revolve.
at the time that
From this reading It was already dusk when John Girdlestone and his ward reached Waterloo Station.
