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Chapter V
In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything. "Well, my friend," said the detective, coming up with him, "is your passport visaed?" "Ah, it's you, is it, monsieur?" responded Passepartout. "Thanks, yes, the passport is all right." "And you are looking about you?"
Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.”
any thing at all
From this reading “In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Thanks, yes, the passport is all right."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, my friend," said the detective, coming up with him, "is your passport visaed?"”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
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From this reading "Ah, it's you, is it, monsieur?" responded Passepartout.
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From this reading "Thanks, yes, the passport is all right."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
any thing at all
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And you are looking about you?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
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From this reading "Well, my friend," said the detective, coming up with him, "is your passport visaed?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, my friend," said the detective, coming up with him, "is your passport visaed?"
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
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From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
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From this reading "Well, my friend," said the detective, coming up with him, "is your passport visaed?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, my friend," said the detective, coming up with him, "is your passport visaed?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ah, it's you, is it, monsieur?" responded Passepartout.
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From this reading "Ah, it's you, is it, monsieur?" responded Passepartout.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, it's you, is it, monsieur?" responded Passepartout.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, my friend," said the detective, coming up with him, "is your passport visaed?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, my friend," said the detective, coming up with him, "is your passport visaed?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, it's you, is it, monsieur?" responded Passepartout.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Thanks, yes, the passport is all right."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, my friend," said the detective, coming up with him, "is your passport visaed?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thanks, yes, the passport is all right."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, my friend," said the detective, coming up with him, "is your passport visaed?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, my friend," said the detective, coming up with him, "is your passport visaed?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, my friend," said the detective, coming up with him, "is your passport visaed?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
which person or people
From this reading In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, than Is Prudent Fix soon rejoined Passepartout, who was lounging and looking about on the quay, as if he did not feel that he, at least, was obliged not to see anything.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, my friend," said the detective, coming up with him, "is your passport visaed?"
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From this reading "Thanks, yes, the passport is all right."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah, it's you, is it, monsieur?" responded Passepartout.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, my friend," said the detective, coming up with him, "is your passport visaed?"
