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Chapter II
AN OPEN QUESTION. Nick Carter did not interrupt the sobbing girl. He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred. “They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared. “My faith in him is unshaken.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ““They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “AN OPEN QUESTION.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “AN OPEN QUESTION.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.”
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From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OPEN QUESTION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared.
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From this reading “They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick Carter did not interrupt the sobbing girl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nick Carter did not interrupt the sobbing girl.
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From this reading “My faith in him is unshaken.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick Carter did not interrupt the sobbing girl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick Carter did not interrupt the sobbing girl.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My faith in him is unshaken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My faith in him is unshaken.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick Carter did not interrupt the sobbing girl.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nick Carter did not interrupt the sobbing girl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading AN OPEN QUESTION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading AN OPEN QUESTION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick Carter did not interrupt the sobbing girl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nick Carter did not interrupt the sobbing girl.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My faith in him is unshaken.
up to a particular time
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He listened patiently, grave and attentive, letting her run on in broken, desultory phrases, until her first paroxism of grief immediately following his arrival should abate sufficiently for her to tell him connectedly what had occurred.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “They may say what they will--what they will, Mr. Carter, but I cannot believe it, will not believe it,” she tearfully declared.
