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Chapter IV
“TO KNOW HER IS TO LOVE HER.” “Faradeane?” replied Bertie. “I never heard the name before.” Nothing more was said on the subject. It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ““I never heard the name before.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““TO KNOW HER IS TO LOVE HER.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I never heard the name before.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I never heard the name before.””
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Nothing more was said on the subject.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Faradeane?” replied Bertie.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?”
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From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I never heard the name before.”
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From this reading “Faradeane?” replied Bertie.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
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From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
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From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
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From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
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From this reading “Faradeane?” replied Bertie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
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From this reading “I never heard the name before.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “TO KNOW HER IS TO LOVE HER.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I never heard the name before.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “TO KNOW HER IS TO LOVE HER.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “TO KNOW HER IS TO LOVE HER.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “TO KNOW HER IS TO LOVE HER.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
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From this reading Nothing more was said on the subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I never heard the name before.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I never heard the name before.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing more was said on the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nothing more was said on the subject.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Faradeane?” replied Bertie.
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From this reading Nothing more was said on the subject.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing more was said on the subject.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I never heard the name before.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “TO KNOW HER IS TO LOVE HER.”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing more was said on the subject.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
which person or people
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was dropped as if by the tacit consent of both; which showed plainly how much they were both affected by the incident; for what would have been more natural than that they should discuss the appearance and manner of this stranger who had come so suddenly and mysteriously into their neighborhood?
