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Chapter XXII
HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE. For a little while no word is spoken. It seems as if no words are theirs to speak. Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him. She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “For a little while no word is spoken.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.”
except for; apart from
From this reading “Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.”
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading “It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.”
in the direction of
From this reading “Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.”
during the time that
From this reading “For a little while no word is spoken.”
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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 HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
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From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
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From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
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From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a little while no word is spoken.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
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From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a little while no word is spoken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
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From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For a little while no word is spoken.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
not any; not one
From this reading For a little while no word is spoken.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
above and across; more than
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
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From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
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From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
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From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
except for; apart from
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
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From this reading It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
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From this reading It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a little while no word is spoken.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW MAURICE GAINS ANOTHER POINT; AND HOW TITA CONSENTS TO THINK ABOUT IT; AND HOW MARGARET TELLS A LIE.
in the direction of
From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
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From this reading Rylton, standing on the hearthrug, has nothing to look at save her back, that is so determinedly turned towards him.
during the time that
From this reading For a little while no word is spoken.
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From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She is leaning over the plants in one of the windows, pretending to busy herself with their leaves.
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From this reading For a little while no word is spoken.
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From this reading It seems as if no words are theirs to speak.
