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Chapter XXXIV
HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM. At the mention of the word "secret" every one grows very much alive at once. Even Lady Rodney dries her tears and looks up expectantly. "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day. Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Even Lady Rodney dries her tears and looks up expectantly.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “At the mention of the word "secret" every one grows very much alive at once.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At the mention of the word "secret" every one grows very much alive at once.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “At the mention of the word "secret" every one grows very much alive at once.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.”
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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 "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."
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From this reading At the mention of the word "secret" every one grows very much alive at once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."
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From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
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From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
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From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
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From this reading Even Lady Rodney dries her tears and looks up expectantly.
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From this reading Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Even Lady Rodney dries her tears and looks up expectantly.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At the mention of the word "secret" every one grows very much alive at once.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."
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From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
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From this reading Even Lady Rodney dries her tears and looks up expectantly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."
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From this reading Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the mention of the word "secret" every one grows very much alive at once.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
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From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Lady Rodney dries her tears and looks up expectantly.
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From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
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From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
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From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even Lady Rodney dries her tears and looks up expectantly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even Lady Rodney dries her tears and looks up expectantly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the mention of the word "secret" every one grows very much alive at once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the mention of the word "secret" every one grows very much alive at once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the mention of the word "secret" every one grows very much alive at once.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the mention of the word "secret" every one grows very much alive at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the mention of the word "secret" every one grows very much alive at once.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
above and across; more than
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
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From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
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From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
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From this reading Even Lady Rodney dries her tears and looks up expectantly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
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From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even Lady Rodney dries her tears and looks up expectantly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
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From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now tell them everything about last night, Geoff, from beginning to end."
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From this reading Even Lady Rodney dries her tears and looks up expectantly.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
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From this reading At the mention of the word "secret" every one grows very much alive at once.
at the time that
From this reading HOW THE RODNEYS MAKE MERRY OVER THE SECRET PANEL--HOW GEOFFREY QUESTIONS MONA--AND HOW, WHEN JOY IS AT ITS HIGHEST EVIL TIDINGS SWEEP DOWN UPON THEM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the mention of the word "secret" every one grows very much alive at once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, Geoffrey and I have made a discovery,--a most important one,--and it has lain heavy on our breasts all day.
