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Chapter XI
FROM PISO TO FAUSTA. A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events. But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot. Early in the day we were informed that Isaac was desirous to see us. He was at once admitted.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.”
having a strong wish to do or obtain something
From this reading “Early in the day we were informed that Isaac was desirous to see us.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was at once admitted.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.”
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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 A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
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From this reading He was at once admitted.
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From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was at once admitted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
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From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
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From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
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From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
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From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
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From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
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From this reading A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
having a strong wish to do or obtain something
From this reading Early in the day we were informed that Isaac was desirous to see us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early in the day we were informed that Isaac was desirous to see us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FROM PISO TO FAUSTA.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM PISO TO FAUSTA.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
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From this reading A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was at once admitted.
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From this reading A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in the day we were informed that Isaac was desirous to see us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early in the day we were informed that Isaac was desirous to see us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early in the day we were informed that Isaac was desirous to see us.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was at once admitted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FROM PISO TO FAUSTA.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early in the day we were informed that Isaac was desirous to see us.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Early in the day we were informed that Isaac was desirous to see us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM PISO TO FAUSTA.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But, first of all, before I enter upon the dark chapter of our calamities, let me cheer you and myself by dwelling a moment upon one bright and sunny spot.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Early in the day we were informed that Isaac was desirous to see us.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early in the day we were informed that Isaac was desirous to see us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Early in the day we were informed that Isaac was desirous to see us.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early in the day we were informed that Isaac was desirous to see us.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A day has passed, Fausta, since the hearing of Probus, and I hasten to inform you of its events.
