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Chapter IX
“I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure! Did I hear aright that—that you are in favour of the Bill?” “I am,” Vaughan replied a little huskily. “I——” “Just so, just so!” Sir Robert replied with a certain lightness.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ““I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Did I hear aright that—that you are in favour of the Bill?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I am,” Vaughan replied a little huskily.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I am,” Vaughan replied a little huskily.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ““I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!”
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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 “I am,” Vaughan replied a little huskily.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am,” Vaughan replied a little huskily.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
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From this reading Did I hear aright that—that you are in favour of the Bill?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
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From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
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From this reading Did I hear aright that—that you are in favour of the Bill?”
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From this reading Sir Robert replied with a certain lightness.
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From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
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From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did I hear aright that—that you are in favour of the Bill?”
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From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
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From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
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From this reading Did I hear aright that—that you are in favour of the Bill?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
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From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
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From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
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From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Did I hear aright that—that you are in favour of the Bill?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
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From this reading “I am,” Vaughan replied a little huskily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
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From this reading “I——” “Just so, just so!”
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From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
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From this reading Sir Robert replied with a certain lightness.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am,” Vaughan replied a little huskily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Did I hear aright that—that you are in favour of the Bill?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am,” Vaughan replied a little huskily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
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From this reading Sir Robert replied with a certain lightness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
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From this reading Sir Robert replied with a certain lightness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I——” “Just so, just so!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Robert replied with a certain lightness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I fear, Mr. Vaughan,” he said, the gleam in his eyes alone betraying his passion—for he would as soon have walked the country lanes in his dressing robe as given way to rage in that company—“I fear you are saying in haste words which you will repent at leisure!
