CHAPTER XVIII A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
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"It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd. I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean. It is my only reason for existing." "It is no reason at all for existing, and you know you have been very wicked. Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"It is no reason at all for existing, and you know you have been very wicked.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"It is no reason at all for existing, and you know you have been very wicked.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It is no reason at all for existing, and you know you have been very wicked.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “"It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
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From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
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From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
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From this reading "It is no reason at all for existing, and you know you have been very wicked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
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From this reading Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."
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From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
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From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It is no reason at all for existing, and you know you have been very wicked.
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From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
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From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
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From this reading Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."
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From this reading It is my only reason for existing."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is my only reason for existing."
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From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It is no reason at all for existing, and you know you have been very wicked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
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From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It is no reason at all for existing, and you know you have been very wicked.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
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From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
not any; not one
From this reading "It is no reason at all for existing, and you know you have been very wicked.
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From this reading It is my only reason for existing."
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From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is my only reason for existing."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is no reason at all for existing, and you know you have been very wicked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
which person or people
From this reading "It is absurd asking me to behave myself," he answered, looking round in astonishment at the pretty little girl who had ventured to address him, "quite absurd.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is no reason at all for existing, and you know you have been very wicked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I must rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that is what you mean.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mrs. Umney told us, the first day we arrived here, that you had killed your wife."
What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 08?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "CHAPTER XVIII...", what tone does the author establish?
