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Chapter XI
Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room. The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor. "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove. Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder. "Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.”
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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 Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
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From this reading "Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
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From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor.
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From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
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From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
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From this reading The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
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From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
above and across; more than
From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.
