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Chapter IX
I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever. I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me. Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them. Not only had they not visited the house, but I was convinced they were not in the village. My jealous fears were dead.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “My jealous fears were dead.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.”
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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 I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
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From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
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From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only had they not visited the house, but I was convinced they were not in the village.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
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From this reading Not only had they not visited the house, but I was convinced they were not in the village.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading My jealous fears were dead.
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From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
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From this reading Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.
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From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
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From this reading My jealous fears were dead.
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From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
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From this reading Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.
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From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
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From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
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From this reading Not only had they not visited the house, but I was convinced they were not in the village.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
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From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
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From this reading My jealous fears were dead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
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From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
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From this reading Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only had they not visited the house, but I was convinced they were not in the village.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not only had they not visited the house, but I was convinced they were not in the village.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only had they not visited the house, but I was convinced they were not in the village.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not only had they not visited the house, but I was convinced they were not in the village.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not only had they not visited the house, but I was convinced they were not in the village.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Four weeks had passed since Lauretta had uttered the names of Eric and Emilius, and I had seen nothing of them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was quite well; the fever had entirely departed, and my ankle was as strong and sound as ever.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not only had they not visited the house, but I was convinced they were not in the village.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I moved about freely, with a keen enjoyment of life, an enjoyment intensified by the happiness which I believed to be in store for me.
