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Chapter XV
BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed. "Oh, it's _you_, is it?" he said sleepily. "How did you--a--get on last night?" "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal? And have a care how thou answerest."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “And have a care how thou answerest."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"How did you--a--get on last night?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “"I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?”
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “"I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “"I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?”
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading “"I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?”
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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 "How did you--a--get on last night?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
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From this reading And have a care how thou answerest."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
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From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
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From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
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From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
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From this reading And have a care how thou answerest."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
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From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How did you--a--get on last night?"
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From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How did you--a--get on last night?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And have a care how thou answerest."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, it's _you_, is it?" he said sleepily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How did you--a--get on last night?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, it's _you_, is it?" he said sleepily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, it's _you_, is it?" he said sleepily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "How did you--a--get on last night?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How did you--a--get on last night?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
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From this reading "Oh, it's _you_, is it?" he said sleepily.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "How did you--a--get on last night?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, it's _you_, is it?" he said sleepily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, it's _you_, is it?" he said sleepily.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
at the time that
From this reading BLUSHING HONOURS It was rather late the next morning when Ventimore opened his eyes, to discover the Jinnee standing by the foot of his bed.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading "I gained such information as I desired," said Fakrash, guardedly; "and now, for the last time, I am come to ask thee whether thou wilt still persist in refusing to wed the illustrious Bedeea-el-Jemal?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, it's _you_, is it?" he said sleepily.
