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Chapter XV
The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly. He returned presently in safety, escorting the object of his quest. The Duchess pointed to the seat by her side. "Can I take you or drop you anywhere?" she asked. "Please don't look as though you had been taken into custody.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Can I take you or drop you anywhere?" she asked.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"Please don't look as though you had been taken into custody.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Please don't look as though you had been taken into custody.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He returned presently in safety, escorting the object of his quest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Can I take you or drop you anywhere?" she asked.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “"Please don't look as though you had been taken into custody.”
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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 Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
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From this reading "Can I take you or drop you anywhere?" she asked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Please don't look as though you had been taken into custody.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Can I take you or drop you anywhere?" she asked.
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From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Please don't look as though you had been taken into custody.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Duchess pointed to the seat by her side.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can I take you or drop you anywhere?" she asked.
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From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
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From this reading "Please don't look as though you had been taken into custody.
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From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
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From this reading "Please don't look as though you had been taken into custody.
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From this reading "Can I take you or drop you anywhere?" she asked.
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From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
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From this reading He returned presently in safety, escorting the object of his quest.
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From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
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From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Please don't look as though you had been taken into custody.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He returned presently in safety, escorting the object of his quest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He returned presently in safety, escorting the object of his quest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Can I take you or drop you anywhere?" she asked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Please don't look as though you had been taken into custody.
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From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
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From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Please don't look as though you had been taken into custody.
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From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
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From this reading He returned presently in safety, escorting the object of his quest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Can I take you or drop you anywhere?" she asked.
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From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
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From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Please don't look as though you had been taken into custody.
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From this reading The Duchess pointed to the seat by her side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He returned presently in safety, escorting the object of his quest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He returned presently in safety, escorting the object of his quest.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He returned presently in safety, escorting the object of his quest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He returned presently in safety, escorting the object of his quest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Duchess pointed to the seat by her side.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Can I take you or drop you anywhere?" she asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Duchess pointed to the seat by her side.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Can I take you or drop you anywhere?" she asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Please don't look as though you had been taken into custody.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Please don't look as though you had been taken into custody.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Duchess pointed to the seat by her side.
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From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
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From this reading The Duchess, a few mornings later, leaned back in her car and watched the perilous progress of her footman, dodging in and out of the traffic in the widest part of Piccadilly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can I take you or drop you anywhere?" she asked.
