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Chapter XXV
An unpleasant surprise awaited me. I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon. "What infernal impudence!" I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned. "I certainly shan't stay in."
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.”
extremely troublesome or annoying
From this reading “"What infernal impudence!"”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.”
during the time that
From this reading “I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.”
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From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An unpleasant surprise awaited me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
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From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
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From this reading An unpleasant surprise awaited me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
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From this reading "I certainly shan't stay in."
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From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
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From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
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From this reading "What infernal impudence!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
extremely troublesome or annoying
From this reading "What infernal impudence!"
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From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
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From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
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From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An unpleasant surprise awaited me.
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From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
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From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
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From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
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From this reading "I certainly shan't stay in."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I certainly shan't stay in."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An unpleasant surprise awaited me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An unpleasant surprise awaited me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What infernal impudence!"
during the time that
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
which person or people
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
