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Chapter XXXI
SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross. It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me. "Sir Gilbert is just going out," he said. "He is too busy this morning to see any one." I kept my foot in the door.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I kept my foot in the door.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"He is too busy this morning to see any one."”
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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 SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
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From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
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From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
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From this reading "He is too busy this morning to see any one."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
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From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is too busy this morning to see any one."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I kept my foot in the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
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From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
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From this reading "Sir Gilbert is just going out," he said.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sir Gilbert is just going out," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I kept my foot in the door.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sir Gilbert is just going out," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir Gilbert is just going out," he said.
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From this reading I kept my foot in the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "He is too busy this morning to see any one."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir Gilbert is just going out," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir Gilbert is just going out," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is too busy this morning to see any one."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "He is too busy this morning to see any one."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is too busy this morning to see any one."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
which person or people
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
