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Chapter IX
THE REVELATIONS OF “MR. GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity. I had recognized her at once. On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down. I realized that she might be disposed to carry something of her stage manner into actual life.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I realized that she might be disposed to carry something of her stage manner into actual life.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I realized that she might be disposed to carry something of her stage manner into actual life.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “I realized that she might be disposed to carry something of her stage manner into actual life.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I had recognized her at once.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “I realized that she might be disposed to carry something of her stage manner into actual life.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.”
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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 GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
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From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
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From this reading I realized that she might be disposed to carry something of her stage manner into actual life.
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From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
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From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
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From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had recognized her at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
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From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
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From this reading I realized that she might be disposed to carry something of her stage manner into actual life.
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From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
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From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
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From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I realized that she might be disposed to carry something of her stage manner into actual life.
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From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
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From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had recognized her at once.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had recognized her at once.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I realized that she might be disposed to carry something of her stage manner into actual life.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I realized that she might be disposed to carry something of her stage manner into actual life.
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From this reading I realized that she might be disposed to carry something of her stage manner into actual life.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I realized that she might be disposed to carry something of her stage manner into actual life.
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From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
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From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
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From this reading THE REVELATIONS OF “MR.
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From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REVELATIONS OF “MR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
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From this reading I had recognized her at once.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
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From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
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From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
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From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I realized that she might be disposed to carry something of her stage manner into actual life.
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From this reading I had recognized her at once.
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From this reading THE REVELATIONS OF “MR.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I realized that she might be disposed to carry something of her stage manner into actual life.
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From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
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From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I realized that she might be disposed to carry something of her stage manner into actual life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REVELATIONS OF “MR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
which person or people
From this reading On the stage she was accustomed to play the part of the dashing adventuress; the sort of person who could not, under any possible circumstances, be put down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
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From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
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From this reading GEORGE WITHERS” Miss Adair was a tall, commandingly built young woman, with about her more than a suggestion of muscularity.
