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Chapter XX
THE CHEVALIER DE MAISON-ROUGE. Maurice hastened to return to the section to enter a complaint against Simon. It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle. But Maurice strenuously opposed this plan. "You are ruined," said he, "if you make use of these means.
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Maurice hastened to return to the section to enter a complaint against Simon.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You are ruined," said he, "if you make use of these means.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “"You are ruined," said he, "if you make use of these means.”
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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 Maurice hastened to return to the section to enter a complaint against Simon.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Maurice hastened to return to the section to enter a complaint against Simon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are ruined," said he, "if you make use of these means.
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From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Maurice strenuously opposed this plan.
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From this reading THE CHEVALIER DE MAISON-ROUGE.
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From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
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From this reading Maurice hastened to return to the section to enter a complaint against Simon.
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From this reading THE CHEVALIER DE MAISON-ROUGE.
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From this reading Maurice hastened to return to the section to enter a complaint against Simon.
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From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
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From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
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From this reading Maurice hastened to return to the section to enter a complaint against Simon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are ruined," said he, "if you make use of these means.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You are ruined," said he, "if you make use of these means.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
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From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CHEVALIER DE MAISON-ROUGE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You are ruined," said he, "if you make use of these means.
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From this reading Maurice hastened to return to the section to enter a complaint against Simon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are ruined," said he, "if you make use of these means.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You are ruined," said he, "if you make use of these means.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
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From this reading But Maurice strenuously opposed this plan.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
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From this reading But Maurice strenuously opposed this plan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maurice hastened to return to the section to enter a complaint against Simon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are ruined," said he, "if you make use of these means.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are ruined," said he, "if you make use of these means.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maurice hastened to return to the section to enter a complaint against Simon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maurice hastened to return to the section to enter a complaint against Simon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
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From this reading But Maurice strenuously opposed this plan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHEVALIER DE MAISON-ROUGE.
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From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "You are ruined," said he, "if you make use of these means.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maurice hastened to return to the section to enter a complaint against Simon.
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From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are ruined," said he, "if you make use of these means.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that before quitting Maurice, Lorin had found a more expeditious way; this was to collect some Thermopyles to lie in wait for him, and on his first exit from the Temple to kill him in a pitched battle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are ruined," said he, "if you make use of these means.
