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Chapter XXII
A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora. He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country. "Miss Delora has asked twice about you this morning, sir," he announced. "I gave her your country address." "Quite right," I answered.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Quite right," I answered.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Miss Delora has asked twice about you this morning, sir," he announced.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"Miss Delora has asked twice about you this morning, sir," he announced.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Quite right," I answered.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Quite right," I answered.”
in the direction of
From this reading “A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.”
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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 FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
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From this reading "I gave her your country address."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Delora has asked twice about you this morning, sir," he announced.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Quite right," I answered.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Miss Delora has asked twice about you this morning, sir," he announced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country.
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From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Miss Delora has asked twice about you this morning, sir," he announced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I gave her your country address."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Quite right," I answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Quite right," I answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Delora has asked twice about you this morning, sir," he announced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Miss Delora has asked twice about you this morning, sir," he announced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
in the direction of
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Delora has asked twice about you this morning, sir," he announced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FORMAL CALL I changed my mind about calling at the Milan that morning, but toward five o'clock in the afternoon I presented myself there, and gave the hall-porter my card to send up to Miss Delora.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He received me with some surprise, but I explained that I had been obliged to postpone my visit into the country.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Miss Delora has asked twice about you this morning, sir," he announced.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I gave her your country address."
