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Chapter XX
‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’ Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study. His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart. He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off. ‘Mr. Barry,’ begins he quickly.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.”
an old form of “has”
From this reading “‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.”
for that reason; as a result
From this reading “He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.”
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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 His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
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From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
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From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
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From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
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From this reading ‘Mr. Barry,’ begins he quickly.
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From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
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From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
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From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
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From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
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From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
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From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
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From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
an old form of “has”
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
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From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
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From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
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From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
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From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
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From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
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From this reading ‘Mr. Barry,’ begins he quickly.
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From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
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From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
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From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
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From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
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From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
