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Chapter XII
The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking. He had as a matter of fact been taken by surprise. Still he perceived that it is no excuse for a man that he has been taken by surprise. Surprises in one's own conduct ought not to happen. When they do happen then an aristocrat ought to stick to what he had done.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He had as a matter of fact been taken by surprise.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When they do happen then an aristocrat ought to stick to what he had done.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Still he perceived that it is no excuse for a man that he has been taken by surprise.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “Surprises in one's own conduct ought not to happen.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Still he perceived that it is no excuse for a man that he has been taken by surprise.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.”
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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 The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
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From this reading When they do happen then an aristocrat ought to stick to what he had done.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had as a matter of fact been taken by surprise.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had as a matter of fact been taken by surprise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had as a matter of fact been taken by surprise.
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From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
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From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
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From this reading Surprises in one's own conduct ought not to happen.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When they do happen then an aristocrat ought to stick to what he had done.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When they do happen then an aristocrat ought to stick to what he had done.
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From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
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From this reading Still he perceived that it is no excuse for a man that he has been taken by surprise.
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From this reading He had as a matter of fact been taken by surprise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Still he perceived that it is no excuse for a man that he has been taken by surprise.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had as a matter of fact been taken by surprise.
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From this reading Surprises in one's own conduct ought not to happen.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still he perceived that it is no excuse for a man that he has been taken by surprise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had as a matter of fact been taken by surprise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
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From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
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From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still he perceived that it is no excuse for a man that he has been taken by surprise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still he perceived that it is no excuse for a man that he has been taken by surprise.
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From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
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From this reading Still he perceived that it is no excuse for a man that he has been taken by surprise.
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From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
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From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
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From this reading He had as a matter of fact been taken by surprise.
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From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
not any; not one
From this reading Still he perceived that it is no excuse for a man that he has been taken by surprise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Surprises in one's own conduct ought not to happen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
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From this reading Surprises in one's own conduct ought not to happen.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Surprises in one's own conduct ought not to happen.
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From this reading Surprises in one's own conduct ought not to happen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Still he perceived that it is no excuse for a man that he has been taken by surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they do happen then an aristocrat ought to stick to what he had done.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Still he perceived that it is no excuse for a man that he has been taken by surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had as a matter of fact been taken by surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surprises in one's own conduct ought not to happen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had as a matter of fact been taken by surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still he perceived that it is no excuse for a man that he has been taken by surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they do happen then an aristocrat ought to stick to what he had done.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they do happen then an aristocrat ought to stick to what he had done.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Surprises in one's own conduct ought not to happen.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ensuing intimacy was of an entirely concealed and respectable nature, but a certain increased preoccupation in his manner set Lady Marayne thinking.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When they do happen then an aristocrat ought to stick to what he had done.
at the time that
From this reading When they do happen then an aristocrat ought to stick to what he had done.
