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Arsène Lupin, super-sleuth
Arsène Lupin, super-sleuth

Chapter VII

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ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
He was so sure of it that he did not hurry.
He advanced slowly and stopped.
The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Arsène Lupin, super-sleuth

Chapter VII

Reading 1/69 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
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Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
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He was so sure of it that he did not hurry.
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He advanced slowly and stopped.
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The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.

Learner Dictionary

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

Could modal verb US /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?”

Course noun US /course/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.”

Ever noun US /ever/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?”

Help noun US /help/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?”

Must modal verb US /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?”

ONE pronoun US /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?”

Spoiled adjective US /spɔɪld/

given too much comfort or indulgence

From this reading “The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.”

Stopped noun US /stopped/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “He advanced slowly and stopped.”

Sure noun US /sure/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “He was so sure of it that he did not hurry.”

Would modal verb US /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

absolute

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

accordance

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From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.

advanced

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From this reading He advanced slowly and stopped.

afforded

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

Aurelie

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

came

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

certainty

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

From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

coursenounUS /course/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He was so sure of it that he did not hurry.

disturbed

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From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.

dénouement

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From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.

end

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From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.

enemy

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From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.

evernounUS /ever/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

features

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From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.

few

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

follow

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

From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

garden

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

get

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

going

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

harmony

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From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

HELL

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

helpnounUS /help/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.

hope

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

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

hurry

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From this reading He was so sure of it that he did not hurry.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

immobility

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

From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.

implacable

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

From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

Inevitably

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

From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.

large

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

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

Marescal

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

minutes

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

MOUTHS

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

needed

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

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

ONEpronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

Ralph

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

regular

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From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.

scene

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From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.

screens

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

security

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

situation

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

slowly

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From this reading He advanced slowly and stopped.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was so sure of it that he did not hurry.

some

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/

given too much comfort or indulgence

From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.

spot

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

stoppednounUS /stopped/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He advanced slowly and stopped.

supposed

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

surenounUS /sure/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He was so sure of it that he did not hurry.

terrace

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.

thick

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

top

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

trees

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

usual

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From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.

victory

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From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.

walled

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

weeks

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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.

willed

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From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.