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Chapter XXXII
For a moment Philippa was unsteady upon her feet. Lessingham led her to a chair. From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger. “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast. To begin with, his stay in Scotland was a sham.
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surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading ““I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ““I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading ““I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ““I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ““I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger.”
having a duty to protect or manage something
From this reading ““I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “For a moment Philippa was unsteady upon her feet.”
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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 For a moment Philippa was unsteady upon her feet.
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From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
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From this reading To begin with, his stay in Scotland was a sham.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger.
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From this reading From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
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From this reading From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger.
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From this reading Lessingham led her to a chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a moment Philippa was unsteady upon her feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment Philippa was unsteady upon her feet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For a moment Philippa was unsteady upon her feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To begin with, his stay in Scotland was a sham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lessingham led her to a chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lessingham led her to a chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a moment Philippa was unsteady upon her feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a moment Philippa was unsteady upon her feet.
having a duty to protect or manage something
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To begin with, his stay in Scotland was a sham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To begin with, his stay in Scotland was a sham.
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From this reading To begin with, his stay in Scotland was a sham.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From outside came the low, cautious hooting of the motor horn, calling to its dilatory passenger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lessingham led her to a chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a moment Philippa was unsteady upon her feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For a moment Philippa was unsteady upon her feet.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a moment Philippa was unsteady upon her feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To begin with, his stay in Scotland was a sham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I can not, of course, explain everything to you,” he began, in a tone of unusual restraint, “but I do know that for the last two years your husband has been responsible to the Admiralty for most of the mine fields around your east coast.
