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Chapter XVIII
MR. ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome. He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity. "So, sir, I find you here?" said he, in tones of little encouragement. "Is that you, George?
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"So, sir, I find you here?" said he, in tones of little encouragement.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"So, sir, I find you here?" said he, in tones of little encouragement.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.”
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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 ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
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From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
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From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
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From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
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From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
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From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
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From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
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From this reading "So, sir, I find you here?" said he, in tones of little encouragement.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So, sir, I find you here?" said he, in tones of little encouragement.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
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From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
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From this reading "Is that you, George?
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From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
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From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "So, sir, I find you here?" said he, in tones of little encouragement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that you, George?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "So, sir, I find you here?" said he, in tones of little encouragement.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
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From this reading MR.
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From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
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From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So, sir, I find you here?" said he, in tones of little encouragement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So, sir, I find you here?" said he, in tones of little encouragement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So, sir, I find you here?" said he, in tones of little encouragement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
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From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is that you, George?
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From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So, sir, I find you here?" said he, in tones of little encouragement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
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From this reading ROMAINE CALLS ME NAMES Feeling very much of a fool to be thus taken by surprise, I scrambled to my feet and hastened to make my visitor welcome.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He did not refuse me his hand; but he gave it with a coldness and distance for which I was quite unprepared, and his countenance, as he looked on me, was marked in a strong degree with concern and severity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So, sir, I find you here?" said he, in tones of little encouragement.
