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Chapter XXVI
AN ESCAPED VICTIM. IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question: "When did Louis go into town?" "Several days ago. He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Several days ago.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:”
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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 IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
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From this reading "Several days ago.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ESCAPED VICTIM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
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From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
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From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
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From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
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From this reading "Several days ago.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "When did Louis go into town?"
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From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
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From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
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From this reading AN ESCAPED VICTIM.
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From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
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From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
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From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
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From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
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From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
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From this reading "When did Louis go into town?"
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From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "When did Louis go into town?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
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From this reading "When did Louis go into town?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
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From this reading "Several days ago.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When did Louis go into town?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the quiet of Harry's own room, his uncle having spent fifteen minutes in silent and apparently puzzled thought, suddenly asked a question:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ESCAPED VICTIM.
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From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
at the time that
From this reading "When did Louis go into town?"
in or at the place that
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
which person or people
From this reading He has a way of disappearing suddenly, not giving the family an idea of where he is going or when he expects to return, and when he does get back he shows to any one who is not blind, that he has been pretty low down."
