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Chapter XIV
DESPAIR. Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe. He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs. He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away. He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.”
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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 Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
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From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
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From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
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From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
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From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
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From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
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From this reading DESPAIR.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
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From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
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From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
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From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
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From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
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From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
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From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
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From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
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From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
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From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
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From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
