Chapter XVI

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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From this reading She was afraid of being alone with this man whom she loved so astoundingly and terribly.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading She was afraid of being alone with this man whom she loved so astoundingly and terribly.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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From this reading She was afraid of being alone with this man whom she loved so astoundingly and terribly.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Leoncia coquettishly teased; yet only part of it was coquetry, the major portion of it being temporization.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading Leoncia coquettishly teased; yet only part of it was coquetry, the major portion of it being temporization.

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

From this reading Leoncia coquettishly teased; yet only part of it was coquetry, the major portion of it being temporization.

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

From this reading “Does the stock market of New York then mean so much to you?”

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From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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From this reading Francis was impatient.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading She was afraid of being alone with this man whom she loved so astoundingly and terribly.

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

From this reading Leoncia coquettishly teased; yet only part of it was coquetry, the major portion of it being temporization.

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

From this reading She was afraid of being alone with this man whom she loved so astoundingly and terribly.

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

From this reading “Does the stock market of New York then mean so much to you?”

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

From this reading “Does the stock market of New York then mean so much to you?”

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading “Does the stock market of New York then mean so much to you?”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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From this reading “Does the stock market of New York then mean so much to you?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Does the stock market of New York then mean so much to you?”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading Leoncia coquettishly teased; yet only part of it was coquetry, the major portion of it being temporization.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading Leoncia coquettishly teased; yet only part of it was coquetry, the major portion of it being temporization.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was afraid of being alone with this man whom she loved so astoundingly and terribly.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading “Does the stock market of New York then mean so much to you?”

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

From this reading Leoncia coquettishly teased; yet only part of it was coquetry, the major portion of it being temporization.

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

From this reading Leoncia coquettishly teased; yet only part of it was coquetry, the major portion of it being temporization.

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

From this reading She was afraid of being alone with this man whom she loved so astoundingly and terribly.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading “Does the stock market of New York then mean so much to you?”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She was afraid of being alone with this man whom she loved so astoundingly and terribly.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

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

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

a lack of physical strength

From this reading “Even so, it was a mistake and a weakness on my part to remain in Panama,” Francis was saying to Leoncia, as they sat side by side on the rocks outside the cave entrance, waiting Henry’s return.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She was afraid of being alone with this man whom she loved so astoundingly and terribly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was afraid of being alone with this man whom she loved so astoundingly and terribly.

but in spite of that

From this reading Leoncia coquettishly teased; yet only part of it was coquetry, the major portion of it being temporization.

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

From this reading “Does the stock market of New York then mean so much to you?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Does the stock market of New York then mean so much to you?”