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Chapter XXVI
THE WOMAN SPY. “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind. “Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something. What was it, and why did you select him?” he asked. “I do not suspect Turnieff, and I do not wish to be so understood.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “What was it, and why did you select him?” he asked.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.”
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading ““Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ““Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading ““Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading ““Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.”
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
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From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
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From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What was it, and why did you select him?” he asked.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading What was it, and why did you select him?” he asked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I do not suspect Turnieff, and I do not wish to be so understood.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
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From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do not suspect Turnieff, and I do not wish to be so understood.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What was it, and why did you select him?” he asked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I do not suspect Turnieff, and I do not wish to be so understood.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What was it, and why did you select him?” he asked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I do not suspect Turnieff, and I do not wish to be so understood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.
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From this reading THE WOMAN SPY.
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From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOMAN SPY.
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From this reading “Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I do not suspect Turnieff, and I do not wish to be so understood.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was it, and why did you select him?” he asked.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was it, and why did you select him?” he asked.
at the time that
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Juno again,” the detective had mused, when he heard that statement; but he did not say it aloud, although he did question the ambassador on one more point which the mention of her name had brought to his mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What was it, and why did you select him?” he asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I do not suspect Turnieff, and I do not wish to be so understood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WOMAN SPY.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your letter to me implied that you had some reason to suspect Turnieff; if not of the theft itself, then of something.
