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Chapter III
On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand. "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here. I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening. Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease. Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.”
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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 Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
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From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
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From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
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From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
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From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
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From this reading Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
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From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
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From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
at the time that
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
