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Chapter VI
Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing. "I should like to watch this game for a few minutes," she told her companion. "The men are such opposite types and yet both so good-looking. And Lady Maggie fascinates me." Immelan fetched two chairs, and they settled down to watch the set.
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following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.”
left a place or vessel without intending to return
From this reading “Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I should like to watch this game for a few minutes," she told her companion.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “"The men are such opposite types and yet both so good-looking.”
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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 Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The men are such opposite types and yet both so good-looking.
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From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
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From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
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From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "The men are such opposite types and yet both so good-looking.
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From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
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From this reading Immelan fetched two chairs, and they settled down to watch the set.
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From this reading "I should like to watch this game for a few minutes," she told her companion.
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From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
left a place or vessel without intending to return
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
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From this reading Immelan fetched two chairs, and they settled down to watch the set.
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From this reading And Lady Maggie fascinates me."
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From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Immelan fetched two chairs, and they settled down to watch the set.
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From this reading "I should like to watch this game for a few minutes," she told her companion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I should like to watch this game for a few minutes," she told her companion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I should like to watch this game for a few minutes," she told her companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The men are such opposite types and yet both so good-looking.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should like to watch this game for a few minutes," she told her companion.
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From this reading Immelan fetched two chairs, and they settled down to watch the set.
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From this reading And Lady Maggie fascinates me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I should like to watch this game for a few minutes," she told her companion.
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From this reading And Lady Maggie fascinates me."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And Lady Maggie fascinates me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The men are such opposite types and yet both so good-looking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I should like to watch this game for a few minutes," she told her companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The men are such opposite types and yet both so good-looking.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Immelan fetched two chairs, and they settled down to watch the set.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Immelan fetched two chairs, and they settled down to watch the set.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should like to watch this game for a few minutes," she told her companion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The men are such opposite types and yet both so good-looking.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "The men are such opposite types and yet both so good-looking.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Immelan fetched two chairs, and they settled down to watch the set.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I should like to watch this game for a few minutes," she told her companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I should like to watch this game for a few minutes," she told her companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Immelan fetched two chairs, and they settled down to watch the set.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The men are such opposite types and yet both so good-looking.
up to a particular time
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I should like to watch this game for a few minutes," she told her companion.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
in or at the place that
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
which person or people
From this reading Naida, deserted by her father, who had found a taxicab to take him back to the purlieus of Piccadilly and auction bridge, sauntered along at the back of the tennis nets until she arrived at the court where Nigel and his party were playing.
but in spite of that
From this reading "The men are such opposite types and yet both so good-looking.
