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Chapter XXI
THE HERO OF THE BARRICADES. The page slew the boar, The peer had the gloire. Quentin Durward. Great uneasiness was excited at Dynevor Terrace by the tidings of the insurrection at Paris. After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
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later than; following
From this reading “After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.”
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading “Great uneasiness was excited at Dynevor Terrace by the tidings of the insurrection at Paris.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Great uneasiness was excited at Dynevor Terrace by the tidings of the insurrection at Paris.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.”
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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 After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
later than; following
From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
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From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
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From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Great uneasiness was excited at Dynevor Terrace by the tidings of the insurrection at Paris.
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From this reading THE HERO OF THE BARRICADES.
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From this reading The page slew the boar, The peer had the gloire.
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From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Great uneasiness was excited at Dynevor Terrace by the tidings of the insurrection at Paris.
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From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
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From this reading Quentin Durward.
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From this reading Great uneasiness was excited at Dynevor Terrace by the tidings of the insurrection at Paris.
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading Great uneasiness was excited at Dynevor Terrace by the tidings of the insurrection at Paris.
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From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
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From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
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From this reading The page slew the boar, The peer had the gloire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Great uneasiness was excited at Dynevor Terrace by the tidings of the insurrection at Paris.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The page slew the boar, The peer had the gloire.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
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From this reading THE HERO OF THE BARRICADES.
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From this reading Great uneasiness was excited at Dynevor Terrace by the tidings of the insurrection at Paris.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
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From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
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From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HERO OF THE BARRICADES.
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From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
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From this reading The page slew the boar, The peer had the gloire.
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From this reading Great uneasiness was excited at Dynevor Terrace by the tidings of the insurrection at Paris.
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From this reading The page slew the boar, The peer had the gloire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
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From this reading Quentin Durward.
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From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The page slew the boar, The peer had the gloire.
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From this reading Great uneasiness was excited at Dynevor Terrace by the tidings of the insurrection at Paris.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HERO OF THE BARRICADES.
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From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Great uneasiness was excited at Dynevor Terrace by the tidings of the insurrection at Paris.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After extracting all possible alarm from her third-hand newspaper, Mrs. Frost put on her bonnet to set off on a quest for a sight of the last day's Times.
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From this reading Great uneasiness was excited at Dynevor Terrace by the tidings of the insurrection at Paris.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great uneasiness was excited at Dynevor Terrace by the tidings of the insurrection at Paris.
