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Chapter XIII
Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave. The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out. Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment. Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally. Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.”
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.”
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading “Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.”
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading “Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.”
a serious task, project, or venture that someone agrees to do
From this reading “Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.”
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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 The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
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From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
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From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
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From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
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From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
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From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
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From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
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From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
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From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
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From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
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From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
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From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
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From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
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From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
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From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
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From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
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From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
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From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
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From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
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From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
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From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
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From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
a serious task, project, or venture that someone agrees to do
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
