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Chapter V
KIDNAPPED Holmlock Shears restrained his feelings. What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men? Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word. With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard. He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.”
an empty, uncultivated area of land
From this reading “Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.”
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From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
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From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
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From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
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From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
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From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
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From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
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From this reading KIDNAPPED Holmlock Shears restrained his feelings.
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From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
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From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KIDNAPPED Holmlock Shears restrained his feelings.
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From this reading KIDNAPPED Holmlock Shears restrained his feelings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
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From this reading KIDNAPPED Holmlock Shears restrained his feelings.
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From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
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From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
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From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
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From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
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From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
not any; not one
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
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From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KIDNAPPED Holmlock Shears restrained his feelings.
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From this reading KIDNAPPED Holmlock Shears restrained his feelings.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
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From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
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From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
an empty, uncultivated area of land
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
