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Chapter XIII
MY LOVE. As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness. She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil. "Ralph," she exclaimed in a low voice, "forgive me for calling upon you at this hour. I know it's indiscreet, but I am very anxious to see you."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I know it's indiscreet, but I am very anxious to see you."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “"Ralph," she exclaimed in a low voice, "forgive me for calling upon you at this hour.”
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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 dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I know it's indiscreet, but I am very anxious to see you."
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From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
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From this reading I know it's indiscreet, but I am very anxious to see you."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
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From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I know it's indiscreet, but I am very anxious to see you."
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From this reading "Ralph," she exclaimed in a low voice, "forgive me for calling upon you at this hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ralph," she exclaimed in a low voice, "forgive me for calling upon you at this hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Ralph," she exclaimed in a low voice, "forgive me for calling upon you at this hour.
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From this reading "Ralph," she exclaimed in a low voice, "forgive me for calling upon you at this hour.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
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From this reading "Ralph," she exclaimed in a low voice, "forgive me for calling upon you at this hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know it's indiscreet, but I am very anxious to see you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know it's indiscreet, but I am very anxious to see you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know it's indiscreet, but I am very anxious to see you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I know it's indiscreet, but I am very anxious to see you."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY LOVE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ralph," she exclaimed in a low voice, "forgive me for calling upon you at this hour.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ralph," she exclaimed in a low voice, "forgive me for calling upon you at this hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY LOVE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ralph," she exclaimed in a low voice, "forgive me for calling upon you at this hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know it's indiscreet, but I am very anxious to see you."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ralph," she exclaimed in a low voice, "forgive me for calling upon you at this hour.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I know it's indiscreet, but I am very anxious to see you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Ralph," she exclaimed in a low voice, "forgive me for calling upon you at this hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know it's indiscreet, but I am very anxious to see you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ralph," she exclaimed in a low voice, "forgive me for calling upon you at this hour.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was dressed, as at the inquest, in deep mourning, wearing a smartly-cut tailor-made dress trimmed with astrachan and a neat toque, her pale countenance covered with a thick spotted veil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As soon as Ambler Jevons had slipped out through my little study my love came slowly forward, as though with some unwillingness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ralph," she exclaimed in a low voice, "forgive me for calling upon you at this hour.
