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Chapter XXIII
"How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly. "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely. When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender." "Dear God! I thought the oath was extreme, but I didn't dream .
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “I thought the oath was extreme, but I didn't dream .”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I thought the oath was extreme, but I didn't dream .”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."”
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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've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
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From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
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From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I thought the oath was extreme, but I didn't dream .
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear God!
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From this reading I thought the oath was extreme, but I didn't dream .
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From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading I thought the oath was extreme, but I didn't dream .
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I thought the oath was extreme, but I didn't dream .
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear God!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I thought the oath was extreme, but I didn't dream .
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I thought the oath was extreme, but I didn't dream .
at the time that
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
in or at the place that
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
