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Chapter XXVII
THE FOX AND THE GOOSE. "M. Jean Buvat," said the usher. Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance. A glance sufficed to inform Dubois the sort of person he had to deal with. "Let him come in," said Dubois.
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at or toward the back of something
From this reading “Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Let him come in," said Dubois.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"Let him come in," said Dubois.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.”
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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 Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FOX AND THE GOOSE.
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From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
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From this reading "M. Jean Buvat," said the usher.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Let him come in," said Dubois.
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From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
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From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
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From this reading A glance sufficed to inform Dubois the sort of person he had to deal with.
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From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
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From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
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From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
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From this reading THE FOX AND THE GOOSE.
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From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
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From this reading A glance sufficed to inform Dubois the sort of person he had to deal with.
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From this reading THE FOX AND THE GOOSE.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A glance sufficed to inform Dubois the sort of person he had to deal with.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A glance sufficed to inform Dubois the sort of person he had to deal with.
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From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Let him come in," said Dubois.
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From this reading A glance sufficed to inform Dubois the sort of person he had to deal with.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "M. Jean Buvat," said the usher.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let him come in," said Dubois.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "M. Jean Buvat," said the usher.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A glance sufficed to inform Dubois the sort of person he had to deal with.
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From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
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From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
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From this reading A glance sufficed to inform Dubois the sort of person he had to deal with.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "M. Jean Buvat," said the usher.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A glance sufficed to inform Dubois the sort of person he had to deal with.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
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From this reading A glance sufficed to inform Dubois the sort of person he had to deal with.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOX AND THE GOOSE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "M. Jean Buvat," said the usher.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
which person or people
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
belonging to which person
From this reading Dubois stretched out his viper's head, darted a look at the opening which was left between the usher and the door, and, behind the official introducer, perceived a little fat man, pale, and whose legs shook under him, and who coughed to give himself assurance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A glance sufficed to inform Dubois the sort of person he had to deal with.
