Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A COUNTERPLOT.

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From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Hurrying to the door he unbars it with eager haste, and a smile of blandest delight overspreads his yellow face as the new-comer enters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

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From this reading Hurrying to the door he unbars it with eager haste, and a smile of blandest delight overspreads his yellow face as the new-comer enters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

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From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

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From this reading A COUNTERPLOT.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hurrying to the door he unbars it with eager haste, and a smile of blandest delight overspreads his yellow face as the new-comer enters.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hurrying to the door he unbars it with eager haste, and a smile of blandest delight overspreads his yellow face as the new-comer enters.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading It is a half hour later.

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From this reading Hurrying to the door he unbars it with eager haste, and a smile of blandest delight overspreads his yellow face as the new-comer enters.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

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From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

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From this reading It is a half hour later.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hurrying to the door he unbars it with eager haste, and a smile of blandest delight overspreads his yellow face as the new-comer enters.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

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From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is a half hour later.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a half hour later.

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From this reading It is a half hour later.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hurrying to the door he unbars it with eager haste, and a smile of blandest delight overspreads his yellow face as the new-comer enters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hurrying to the door he unbars it with eager haste, and a smile of blandest delight overspreads his yellow face as the new-comer enters.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hurrying to the door he unbars it with eager haste, and a smile of blandest delight overspreads his yellow face as the new-comer enters.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Hurrying to the door he unbars it with eager haste, and a smile of blandest delight overspreads his yellow face as the new-comer enters.

in the direction of

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

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From this reading Hurrying to the door he unbars it with eager haste, and a smile of blandest delight overspreads his yellow face as the new-comer enters.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The light in the room is increased by a sputtering additional candle, and Papa Francoise, sitting by the deal table, is gazing toward the door, an eager expectant look upon his face.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hurrying to the door he unbars it with eager haste, and a smile of blandest delight overspreads his yellow face as the new-comer enters.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "If that old woman were here!" he mutters, and then starts forward at the sound of a low hesitating tap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hurrying to the door he unbars it with eager haste, and a smile of blandest delight overspreads his yellow face as the new-comer enters.