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Chapter XXVII
THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven. The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder. "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out." Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes. "Where are you going?" he inquired.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.”
a sudden violent burst of sound or force
From this reading “THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Where are you going?" he inquired.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.”
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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 Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
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From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
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From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
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From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
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From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
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From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
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From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
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From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
a sudden violent burst of sound or force
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
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From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
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From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
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From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where are you going?" he inquired.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
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From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Where are you going?" he inquired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
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From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
above and across; more than
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where are you going?" he inquired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
