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Chapter VIII
"You are losing time," was his simple comment. "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer." "What! You imagine----" "I imagine nothing. I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
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any thing at all
From this reading “I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.”
for the reason that
From this reading “I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “"Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “You imagine----" "I imagine nothing.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “You imagine----" "I imagine nothing.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You are losing time," was his simple comment.”
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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 I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
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From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
any thing at all
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
for the reason that
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You imagine----" "I imagine nothing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading You imagine----" "I imagine nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You imagine----" "I imagine nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
