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Chapter XXI
THE BASTILLE. "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan. "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him. "On what charge?" "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?”
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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 "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
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From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
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From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
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From this reading THE BASTILLE.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?
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From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
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From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
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From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
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From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
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From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
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From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
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From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
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From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
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From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
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From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
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From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
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From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BASTILLE.
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From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
at the time that
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
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From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?
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From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.
