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JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION. There came a look of pride through the glittering tears as the mother responded: "Yes, she was a beautiful girl, but alas! I fear her beauty has proved her ruin." "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
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used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading “"Yes, she was a beautiful girl, but alas!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I fear her beauty has proved her ruin."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “There came a look of pride through the glittering tears as the mother responded:”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “There came a look of pride through the glittering tears as the mother responded:”
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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 JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
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From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Yes, she was a beautiful girl, but alas!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
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From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There came a look of pride through the glittering tears as the mother responded:
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From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
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From this reading "Yes, she was a beautiful girl, but alas!
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From this reading I fear her beauty has proved her ruin."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, she was a beautiful girl, but alas!
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From this reading There came a look of pride through the glittering tears as the mother responded:
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
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From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
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From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
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From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
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From this reading I fear her beauty has proved her ruin."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
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From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, she was a beautiful girl, but alas!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There came a look of pride through the glittering tears as the mother responded:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I fear her beauty has proved her ruin."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I fear her beauty has proved her ruin."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I fear her beauty has proved her ruin."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There came a look of pride through the glittering tears as the mother responded:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There came a look of pride through the glittering tears as the mother responded:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There came a look of pride through the glittering tears as the mother responded:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There came a look of pride through the glittering tears as the mother responded:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I fear her beauty has proved her ruin."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There came a look of pride through the glittering tears as the mother responded:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I fear her beauty has proved her ruin."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, she was a beautiful girl, but alas!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There came a look of pride through the glittering tears as the mother responded:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There came a look of pride through the glittering tears as the mother responded:
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading There came a look of pride through the glittering tears as the mother responded:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, she was a beautiful girl, but alas!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK'S GREAT DETECTIVE WORK--"WALK INTO MY MESHES," SAID THE DETECTIVE--A ROGUE WALKS IN--THE FORGED ACCEPTANCE--CLOSING DOWN FOR A CONFESSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, she was a beautiful girl, but alas!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Madam, you can dismiss that fear; I have set in motion a series of tricks which will enable me, I am assured, to restore your daughter to your love and arms unharmed."
