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Chapter XVIII
CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open. "Monsieur le Comte de Stainville!" he called discreetly. "Has she gone?" came in a whisper from the inner room. "Yes! yes! I pray you enter, M. le Comte," said M. Durand, obsequiously holding the portière aside.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"Has she gone?" came in a whisper from the inner room.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.”
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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 "Has she gone?" came in a whisper from the inner room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
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From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
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From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
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From this reading "Monsieur le Comte de Stainville!" he called discreetly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Has she gone?" came in a whisper from the inner room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur le Comte de Stainville!" he called discreetly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur le Comte de Stainville!" he called discreetly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur le Comte de Stainville!" he called discreetly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
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From this reading I pray you enter, M. le Comte," said M. Durand, obsequiously holding the portière aside.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
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From this reading "Has she gone?" came in a whisper from the inner room.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Has she gone?" came in a whisper from the inner room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
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From this reading I pray you enter, M. le Comte," said M. Durand, obsequiously holding the portière aside.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I pray you enter, M. le Comte," said M. Durand, obsequiously holding the portière aside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Has she gone?" came in a whisper from the inner room.
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From this reading "Has she gone?" came in a whisper from the inner room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur le Comte de Stainville!" he called discreetly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur le Comte de Stainville!" he called discreetly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I pray you enter, M. le Comte," said M. Durand, obsequiously holding the portière aside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I pray you enter, M. le Comte," said M. Durand, obsequiously holding the portière aside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Has she gone?" came in a whisper from the inner room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I pray you enter, M. le Comte," said M. Durand, obsequiously holding the portière aside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Has she gone?" came in a whisper from the inner room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur le Comte de Stainville!" he called discreetly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CLEVER TACTICS As soon as M. Durand had recovered from the shock of Madame la Marquise's sudden invasion of his sanctum, he ran to the portière which he had been watching so anxiously, and, pushing it aside, he disclosed the door partially open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Has she gone?" came in a whisper from the inner room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes! yes!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I pray you enter, M. le Comte," said M. Durand, obsequiously holding the portière aside.
