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Chapter XI
VANE WITHDRAWS. Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene. He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand. By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk. A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
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following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.”
for the reason that
From this reading “He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.”
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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 By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
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From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
for the reason that
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
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From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
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From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
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From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
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From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
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From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
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From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
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From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
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From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
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From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
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From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
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From this reading VANE WITHDRAWS.
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From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
at the time that
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
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From this reading VANE WITHDRAWS.
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From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
