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Chapter XVII
THE CONFESSION. But we have forgotten, meanwhile, that prostrate individual. Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.” “Say you so, Sir Priest? then 'tis time I make my confession. Hearken you, Priest, and you, Sir Knight, whoever you be.”
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a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading “Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.””
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “But we have forgotten, meanwhile, that prostrate individual.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “But we have forgotten, meanwhile, that prostrate individual.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.””
listen carefully with focused attention to a sound
From this reading “Hearken you, Priest, and you, Sir Knight, whoever you be.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Say you so, Sir Priest? then 'tis time I make my confession.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “But we have forgotten, meanwhile, that prostrate individual.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.””
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading “Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Say you so, Sir Priest? then 'tis time I make my confession.”
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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 Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hearken you, Priest, and you, Sir Knight, whoever you be.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we have forgotten, meanwhile, that prostrate individual.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
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From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
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From this reading THE CONFESSION.
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From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
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From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
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From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
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From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading But we have forgotten, meanwhile, that prostrate individual.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But we have forgotten, meanwhile, that prostrate individual.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
listen carefully with focused attention to a sound
From this reading Hearken you, Priest, and you, Sir Knight, whoever you be.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Say you so, Sir Priest? then 'tis time I make my confession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But we have forgotten, meanwhile, that prostrate individual.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Say you so, Sir Priest? then 'tis time I make my confession.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading But we have forgotten, meanwhile, that prostrate individual.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Say you so, Sir Priest? then 'tis time I make my confession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But we have forgotten, meanwhile, that prostrate individual.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Say you so, Sir Priest? then 'tis time I make my confession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Say you so, Sir Priest? then 'tis time I make my confession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But we have forgotten, meanwhile, that prostrate individual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFESSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Say you so, Sir Priest? then 'tis time I make my confession.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Say you so, Sir Priest? then 'tis time I make my confession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Say you so, Sir Priest? then 'tis time I make my confession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we have forgotten, meanwhile, that prostrate individual.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hearken you, Priest, and you, Sir Knight, whoever you be.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, “Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in an exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.”
