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Chapter XXIII
IN THE HAIL. LE GROS GUILLEM was jubilant. He kept his secret. Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips. He was in excellent spirits, in buoyant, boisterous humour.
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able to float or rise easily in water
From this reading “He was in excellent spirits, in buoyant, boisterous humour.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “He kept his secret.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
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From this reading He was in excellent spirits, in buoyant, boisterous humour.
able to float or rise easily in water
From this reading He was in excellent spirits, in buoyant, boisterous humour.
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From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
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From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
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From this reading He was in excellent spirits, in buoyant, boisterous humour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
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From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
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From this reading LE GROS GUILLEM was jubilant.
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From this reading LE GROS GUILLEM was jubilant.
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From this reading IN THE HAIL.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He kept his secret.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He kept his secret.
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From this reading He was in excellent spirits, in buoyant, boisterous humour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HAIL.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
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From this reading LE GROS GUILLEM was jubilant.
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From this reading He kept his secret.
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From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
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From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
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From this reading LE GROS GUILLEM was jubilant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
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From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
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From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
not any; not one
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
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From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
above and across; more than
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
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From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He kept his secret.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was in excellent spirits, in buoyant, boisterous humour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HAIL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
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From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LE GROS GUILLEM was jubilant.
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From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
at the time that
From this reading Not to one of his men--not even to his lieutenant did he confide his purpose of surprising the castle and town of La Roque Gageac, for he well knew that no secret is safe when once it has slipped over the lips.
