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Chapter XXXIII
SURPRISES MR. FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street. "I hope now that you're satisfied with your blunder!" The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise. "What do you mean?" he asked.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.”
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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 FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
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From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
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From this reading "I hope now that you're satisfied with your blunder!"
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From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
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From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean?" he asked.
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From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
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From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
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From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
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From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
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From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What do you mean?" he asked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
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From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
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From this reading "I hope now that you're satisfied with your blunder!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope now that you're satisfied with your blunder!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
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From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
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From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
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From this reading "What do you mean?" he asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
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From this reading SURPRISES MR.
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From this reading "I hope now that you're satisfied with your blunder!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope now that you're satisfied with your blunder!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SURPRISES MR.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I hope now that you're satisfied with your blunder!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man addressed, in a well-cut suit of grey, a fancy vest, and patent-leather boots, still carrying his hat and stick in his hand, turned to her in surprise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you mean?" he asked.
which person or people
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I hope now that you're satisfied with your blunder!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
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From this reading "I hope now that you're satisfied with your blunder!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FLOCKART "Well, you and your friend Felix have placed me in a very pleasant position, haven't you?" asked Lady Heyburn of Flockart, who had just entered the green-and-white morning-room at Park Street.
