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Chapter XXXVII
DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news. Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology. "Mr. Delora has returned, sir," he said. For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery. I could see from Ashley's face that he was puzzled.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.”
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I could see from Ashley's face that he was puzzled.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.”
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"Mr. Delora has returned, sir," he said.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Mr. Delora has returned, sir," he said.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.”
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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 DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
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From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
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From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
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From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
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From this reading I could see from Ashley's face that he was puzzled.
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From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
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From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could see from Ashley's face that he was puzzled.
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From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
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From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
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From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
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From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
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From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
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From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
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From this reading I could see from Ashley's face that he was puzzled.
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From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
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From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I could see from Ashley's face that he was puzzled.
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From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Delora has returned, sir," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Delora has returned, sir," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
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From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
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From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
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From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Delora has returned, sir," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
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From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could see from Ashley's face that he was puzzled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Mr. Delora has returned, sir," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Delora has returned, sir," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could see from Ashley's face that he was puzzled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Delora has returned, sir," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
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From this reading DELORA RETURNS At a few minutes before twelve I entered the Milan by the Court entrance, and received at once some astonishing news.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could see from Ashley's face that he was puzzled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the moment I had forgotten the sensation which Delora's non-arrival on that first evening had made, and which had always left behind it a flavor of mystery.
which person or people
From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ashley, who came out to meet me, drew me at once upon one side with a little gesture of apology.
