CHAPTER XXII NOUGAREDE'S BRIDE Saniel passed the first proofs of his two 'concours' so brilliantly that the results of either were not doubtful.
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Chapter XII
"Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated. "Hallo! the old withered almond-tree has blossomed. I can see the flowers quite plainly in the moonlight." "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face. "What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"Hallo! the old withered almond-tree has blossomed.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I can see the flowers quite plainly in the moonlight."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I can see the flowers quite plainly in the moonlight."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.”
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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 "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
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From this reading "Hallo! the old withered almond-tree has blossomed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
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From this reading "What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.
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From this reading "What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
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From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
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From this reading "Hallo! the old withered almond-tree has blossomed.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can see the flowers quite plainly in the moonlight."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.
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From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
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From this reading "What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.
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From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
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From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
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From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
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From this reading I can see the flowers quite plainly in the moonlight."
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From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
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From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
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From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
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From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hallo! the old withered almond-tree has blossomed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.
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From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can see the flowers quite plainly in the moonlight."
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From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
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From this reading "What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.
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From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
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From this reading I can see the flowers quite plainly in the moonlight."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
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From this reading "Hallo! the old withered almond-tree has blossomed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
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From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I can see the flowers quite plainly in the moonlight."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I can see the flowers quite plainly in the moonlight."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can see the flowers quite plainly in the moonlight."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
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From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
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From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
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From this reading "God has forgiven him," said Virginia, gravely, as she rose to her feet, and a beautiful light seemed to illumine her face.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
which person or people
From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
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From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
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From this reading "Hallo!" suddenly exclaimed one of the twins, who had been looking out of the window to try and discover in what wing of the house the room was situated.
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From this reading "Hallo! the old withered almond-tree has blossomed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.
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From this reading "What an angel you are!" cried the young Duke, and he put his arm round her neck, and kissed her.
What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 12?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "CHAPTER XXII...", what tone does the author establish?
