Chapter XXXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

later than; following

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Immediately in front of us was the car in which we had seen Delora on the previous afternoon.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading "Back out of the yard at once," I said, "and go to another hotel."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

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From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

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From this reading "Back out of the yard at once," I said, "and go to another hotel."

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From this reading I blew through the whistle to Ferris.

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From this reading Immediately in front of us was the car in which we had seen Delora on the previous afternoon.

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From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

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From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

an open area surrounded by the walls of a building

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

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From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

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From this reading Immediately in front of us was the car in which we had seen Delora on the previous afternoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I blew through the whistle to Ferris.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Immediately in front of us was the car in which we had seen Delora on the previous afternoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Back out of the yard at once," I said, "and go to another hotel."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Immediately in front of us was the car in which we had seen Delora on the previous afternoon.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

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From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I blew through the whistle to Ferris.

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From this reading Immediately in front of us was the car in which we had seen Delora on the previous afternoon.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

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From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

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From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

not any; not one

From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

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From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Immediately in front of us was the car in which we had seen Delora on the previous afternoon.

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From this reading "Back out of the yard at once," I said, "and go to another hotel."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Back out of the yard at once," I said, "and go to another hotel."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Immediately in front of us was the car in which we had seen Delora on the previous afternoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Back out of the yard at once," I said, "and go to another hotel."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Immediately in front of us was the car in which we had seen Delora on the previous afternoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading I blew through the whistle to Ferris.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

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From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Immediately in front of us was the car in which we had seen Delora on the previous afternoon.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

at the time that

From this reading AN INTERESTING DAY It was a little after seven o'clock the next morning when we turned into the courtyard of the County Hotel in Newcastle.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Immediately in front of us was the car in which we had seen Delora on the previous afternoon.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading I blew through the whistle to Ferris.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The chauffeur was at work upon it, and although he looked up at our entrance, he paid no particular attention to us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Back out of the yard at once," I said, "and go to another hotel."