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Chapter IX
A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless. On the whole, I scarcely felt that I deserved the cold contempt of her voice or the angry flash in her eyes. "I am afraid I don't understand you," I said. "If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty. On the other hand, I object altogether to the term 'impertinence.'"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On the other hand, I object altogether to the term 'impertinence.'"”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I am afraid I don't understand you," I said.”
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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 A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
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From this reading A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
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From this reading "I am afraid I don't understand you," I said.
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From this reading On the other hand, I object altogether to the term 'impertinence.'"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am afraid I don't understand you," I said.
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From this reading On the whole, I scarcely felt that I deserved the cold contempt of her voice or the angry flash in her eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty.
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From this reading On the whole, I scarcely felt that I deserved the cold contempt of her voice or the angry flash in her eyes.
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From this reading On the whole, I scarcely felt that I deserved the cold contempt of her voice or the angry flash in her eyes.
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From this reading On the whole, I scarcely felt that I deserved the cold contempt of her voice or the angry flash in her eyes.
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From this reading "I am afraid I don't understand you," I said.
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From this reading On the whole, I scarcely felt that I deserved the cold contempt of her voice or the angry flash in her eyes.
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From this reading "If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty.
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From this reading On the whole, I scarcely felt that I deserved the cold contempt of her voice or the angry flash in her eyes.
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From this reading On the whole, I scarcely felt that I deserved the cold contempt of her voice or the angry flash in her eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
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From this reading "If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty.
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From this reading On the other hand, I object altogether to the term 'impertinence.'"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty.
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From this reading On the other hand, I object altogether to the term 'impertinence.'"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the whole, I scarcely felt that I deserved the cold contempt of her voice or the angry flash in her eyes.
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From this reading "If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty.
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From this reading A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty.
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From this reading On the other hand, I object altogether to the term 'impertinence.'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the whole, I scarcely felt that I deserved the cold contempt of her voice or the angry flash in her eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the whole, I scarcely felt that I deserved the cold contempt of her voice or the angry flash in her eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
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From this reading On the other hand, I object altogether to the term 'impertinence.'"
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From this reading "If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty.
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From this reading "If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty.
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From this reading "I am afraid I don't understand you," I said.
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From this reading On the whole, I scarcely felt that I deserved the cold contempt of her voice or the angry flash in her eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty.
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From this reading A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty.
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From this reading On the other hand, I object altogether to the term 'impertinence.'"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the whole, I scarcely felt that I deserved the cold contempt of her voice or the angry flash in her eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty.
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From this reading A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I am afraid I don't understand you," I said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the whole, I scarcely felt that I deserved the cold contempt of her voice or the angry flash in her eyes.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
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From this reading "If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
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From this reading On the whole, I scarcely felt that I deserved the cold contempt of her voice or the angry flash in her eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If you refer to the fact that I was watching you with some interest at that moment, I suppose I must plead guilty.
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From this reading A TRAVELLING ACQUAINTANCE Her words were so unexpected that for a moment or two I was speechless.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am afraid I don't understand you," I said.
