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Chapter XI
Pamela's first shock of surprise did not readily pass. In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected. In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment? "You!" she exclaimed, a little helplessly. "Mr. Lutchester!"
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Pamela's first shock of surprise did not readily pass.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You!" she exclaimed, a little helplessly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Pamela's first shock of surprise did not readily pass.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?”
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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 "You!" she exclaimed, a little helplessly.
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From this reading In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected.
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From this reading In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected.
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From this reading In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Pamela's first shock of surprise did not readily pass.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected.
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From this reading "You!" she exclaimed, a little helplessly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Pamela's first shock of surprise did not readily pass.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?
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From this reading "You!" she exclaimed, a little helplessly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected.
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From this reading In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You!" she exclaimed, a little helplessly.
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From this reading "Mr. Lutchester!"
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From this reading In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected.
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From this reading In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?
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From this reading In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?
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From this reading "Mr. Lutchester!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pamela's first shock of surprise did not readily pass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pamela's first shock of surprise did not readily pass.
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From this reading Pamela's first shock of surprise did not readily pass.
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From this reading Pamela's first shock of surprise did not readily pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?
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From this reading In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?
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From this reading In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Pamela's first shock of surprise did not readily pass.
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From this reading In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You!" she exclaimed, a little helplessly.
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From this reading Pamela's first shock of surprise did not readily pass.
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From this reading Pamela's first shock of surprise did not readily pass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?
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From this reading In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the first place, John Lutchester's appearance in America at all was entirely unexpected.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the second, by what possible means could he have arrived at this precise and psychological moment?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You!" she exclaimed, a little helplessly.
