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Chapter XXVI
AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn. Mr. Archibald had thought of leaving a note for Matlack, but his wife had dissuaded him. She was afraid that the wrong person might get hold of it. "When we are safely at Sadler's," she said, "we can send for our bags, with a note to Matlack. It will not matter then who knows."
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later than; following
From this reading “AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “She was afraid that the wrong person might get hold of it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Archibald had thought of leaving a note for Matlack, but his wife had dissuaded him.”
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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 AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
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From this reading She was afraid that the wrong person might get hold of it.
later than; following
From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
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From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "When we are safely at Sadler's," she said, "we can send for our bags, with a note to Matlack.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "When we are safely at Sadler's," she said, "we can send for our bags, with a note to Matlack.
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From this reading "When we are safely at Sadler's," she said, "we can send for our bags, with a note to Matlack.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Archibald had thought of leaving a note for Matlack, but his wife had dissuaded him.
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From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "When we are safely at Sadler's," she said, "we can send for our bags, with a note to Matlack.
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From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
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From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
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From this reading Mr. Archibald had thought of leaving a note for Matlack, but his wife had dissuaded him.
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From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
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From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Archibald had thought of leaving a note for Matlack, but his wife had dissuaded him.
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From this reading She was afraid that the wrong person might get hold of it.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Archibald had thought of leaving a note for Matlack, but his wife had dissuaded him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Archibald had thought of leaving a note for Matlack, but his wife had dissuaded him.
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From this reading She was afraid that the wrong person might get hold of it.
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From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
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From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
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From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was afraid that the wrong person might get hold of it.
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From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
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From this reading It will not matter then who knows."
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From this reading Mr. Archibald had thought of leaving a note for Matlack, but his wife had dissuaded him.
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From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Archibald had thought of leaving a note for Matlack, but his wife had dissuaded him.
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From this reading It will not matter then who knows."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was afraid that the wrong person might get hold of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Archibald had thought of leaving a note for Matlack, but his wife had dissuaded him.
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From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It will not matter then who knows."
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From this reading Mr. Archibald had thought of leaving a note for Matlack, but his wife had dissuaded him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "When we are safely at Sadler's," she said, "we can send for our bags, with a note to Matlack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was afraid that the wrong person might get hold of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When we are safely at Sadler's," she said, "we can send for our bags, with a note to Matlack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When we are safely at Sadler's," she said, "we can send for our bags, with a note to Matlack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When we are safely at Sadler's," she said, "we can send for our bags, with a note to Matlack.
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From this reading "When we are safely at Sadler's," she said, "we can send for our bags, with a note to Matlack.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was afraid that the wrong person might get hold of it.
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From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
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From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was afraid that the wrong person might get hold of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
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From this reading It will not matter then who knows."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Archibald had thought of leaving a note for Matlack, but his wife had dissuaded him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ELOPEMENT A little more than an hour after Mrs. Archibald had made known her project to her husband the three inhabitants of the cabin stole softly out into the delicate light of the early dawn.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was afraid that the wrong person might get hold of it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "When we are safely at Sadler's," she said, "we can send for our bags, with a note to Matlack.
at the time that
From this reading "When we are safely at Sadler's," she said, "we can send for our bags, with a note to Matlack.
which person or people
From this reading It will not matter then who knows."
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From this reading Mr. Archibald had thought of leaving a note for Matlack, but his wife had dissuaded him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will not matter then who knows."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "When we are safely at Sadler's," she said, "we can send for our bags, with a note to Matlack.
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From this reading She was afraid that the wrong person might get hold of it.
