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Chapter XVIII
'NUMBER 32.' Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor. It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_. 'St. Fiacre again!' said I. 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'St. Fiacre again!' said I.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.”
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading “It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'”
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From this reading 'NUMBER 32.'
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'St. Fiacre again!' said I.
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From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
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From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
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From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
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From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
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From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
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From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
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From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
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From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
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From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
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From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
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From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
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From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
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From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
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From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
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From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
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From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
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From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
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From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
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From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
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From this reading 'NUMBER 32.'
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From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
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From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
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From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
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From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
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From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
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From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
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From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
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From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
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From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
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From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
which person or people
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
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From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
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From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
