Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

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From this reading "It was an accident, and may be providential.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading At first I deplored it, but now am thankful for it.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "It was an accident, and may be providential.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "I will stay and prove myself," I said.

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From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first I deplored it, but now am thankful for it.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "It was an accident, and may be providential.

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From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At first I deplored it, but now am thankful for it.

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From this reading I am thankful, too, that you made no movement while Mr. Carew was standing on this spot."

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From this reading At first I deplored it, but now am thankful for it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading At first I deplored it, but now am thankful for it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

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From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I will stay and prove myself," I said.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

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From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It was an accident, and may be providential.

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From this reading I am thankful, too, that you made no movement while Mr. Carew was standing on this spot."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "It was an accident, and may be providential.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I am thankful, too, that you made no movement while Mr. Carew was standing on this spot."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I am thankful, too, that you made no movement while Mr. Carew was standing on this spot."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I will stay and prove myself," I said.

not any; not one

From this reading I am thankful, too, that you made no movement while Mr. Carew was standing on this spot."

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From this reading At first I deplored it, but now am thankful for it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I am thankful, too, that you made no movement while Mr. Carew was standing on this spot."

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I will stay and prove myself," I said.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It was an accident, and may be providential.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I will stay and prove myself," I said.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I am thankful, too, that you made no movement while Mr. Carew was standing on this spot."

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading I am thankful, too, that you made no movement while Mr. Carew was standing on this spot."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I will stay and prove myself," I said.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At first I deplored it, but now am thankful for it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I am thankful, too, that you made no movement while Mr. Carew was standing on this spot."

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From this reading I am thankful, too, that you made no movement while Mr. Carew was standing on this spot."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "It was an accident, and may be providential.

during the time that

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

which person or people

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

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From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I will stay and prove myself," I said.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why have you remained out in the open," asked Emilius, "while that monster, who for a brief space has put aside his murderous intent, has re-entered his house?"