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Chapter XVI
When Micky left Mrs. Ashton he raced off to meet Marie. She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere. He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers. He apologised breathlessly for being late. "I had an appointment," he explained.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “He apologised breathlessly for being late.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Micky left Mrs. Ashton he raced off to meet Marie.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.”
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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 She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I had an appointment," he explained.
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From this reading He apologised breathlessly for being late.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I had an appointment," he explained.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Micky left Mrs. Ashton he raced off to meet Marie.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He apologised breathlessly for being late.
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From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He apologised breathlessly for being late.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
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From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I had an appointment," he explained.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Micky left Mrs. Ashton he raced off to meet Marie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I had an appointment," he explained.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He apologised breathlessly for being late.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Micky left Mrs. Ashton he raced off to meet Marie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Micky left Mrs. Ashton he raced off to meet Marie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Micky left Mrs. Ashton he raced off to meet Marie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Micky left Mrs. Ashton he raced off to meet Marie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Micky left Mrs. Ashton he raced off to meet Marie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Micky left Mrs. Ashton he raced off to meet Marie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Micky left Mrs. Ashton he raced off to meet Marie.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Micky left Mrs. Ashton he raced off to meet Marie.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
at the time that
From this reading When Micky left Mrs. Ashton he raced off to meet Marie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not even see that she wore the bracelet he had given her for a Christmas present, or remember that he had once told her violets were his favourite flowers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was looking quite her prettiest, in dark furs with a bunch of violets in the breast of her coat, but Micky would not have noticed if she had been shabby, his thoughts were elsewhere.
