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Chapter VI
“By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess. “Can you compromise the matter cheaper?” “Possibly.” “But what do you want, madame?” “I want--I will not have a lawsuit.
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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ““I want--I will not have a lawsuit.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading ““By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.”
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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 want--I will not have a lawsuit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Can you compromise the matter cheaper?”
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From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
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From this reading “Can you compromise the matter cheaper?”
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From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
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From this reading “Can you compromise the matter cheaper?”
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From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
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From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
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From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
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From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
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From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
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From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “But what do you want, madame?”
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From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I want--I will not have a lawsuit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I want--I will not have a lawsuit.
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From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
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From this reading “I want--I will not have a lawsuit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But what do you want, madame?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Can you compromise the matter cheaper?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I want--I will not have a lawsuit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
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From this reading “Possibly.”
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From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But what do you want, madame?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “But what do you want, madame?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I want--I will not have a lawsuit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “By the third clause,” Derville went on, with imperturbable coolness, “you pledge yourself to secure to Hyacinthe Comte Chabert an income of twenty-four thousand francs on government stock held in his name, to revert to you at his death--” “But it is much too dear!” exclaimed the Countess.
