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Chapter XXXI
THE TEMPTATION. Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges. She is chained by the waist and feet as before. She has wound some rags around the heavy iron rings at her ankles. Their pressure made her flesh sore, and in spots broke it to the quick, creating painful wounds.
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later than; following
From this reading “Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “She has wound some rags around the heavy iron rings at her ankles.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.”
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading “Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She has wound some rags around the heavy iron rings at her ankles.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.”
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later than; following
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She is chained by the waist and feet as before.
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From this reading She has wound some rags around the heavy iron rings at her ankles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She has wound some rags around the heavy iron rings at her ankles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She is chained by the waist and feet as before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She has wound some rags around the heavy iron rings at her ankles.
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From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their pressure made her flesh sore, and in spots broke it to the quick, creating painful wounds.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She is chained by the waist and feet as before.
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She is chained by the waist and feet as before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their pressure made her flesh sore, and in spots broke it to the quick, creating painful wounds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She is chained by the waist and feet as before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their pressure made her flesh sore, and in spots broke it to the quick, creating painful wounds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has wound some rags around the heavy iron rings at her ankles.
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From this reading She has wound some rags around the heavy iron rings at her ankles.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their pressure made her flesh sore, and in spots broke it to the quick, creating painful wounds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She has wound some rags around the heavy iron rings at her ankles.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their pressure made her flesh sore, and in spots broke it to the quick, creating painful wounds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their pressure made her flesh sore, and in spots broke it to the quick, creating painful wounds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their pressure made her flesh sore, and in spots broke it to the quick, creating painful wounds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their pressure made her flesh sore, and in spots broke it to the quick, creating painful wounds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their pressure made her flesh sore, and in spots broke it to the quick, creating painful wounds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She has wound some rags around the heavy iron rings at her ankles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She has wound some rags around the heavy iron rings at her ankles.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She has wound some rags around the heavy iron rings at her ankles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their pressure made her flesh sore, and in spots broke it to the quick, creating painful wounds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their pressure made her flesh sore, and in spots broke it to the quick, creating painful wounds.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TEMPTATION.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEMPTATION.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their pressure made her flesh sore, and in spots broke it to the quick, creating painful wounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their pressure made her flesh sore, and in spots broke it to the quick, creating painful wounds.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She is chained by the waist and feet as before.
at the time that
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Livid, haggard, broken with exhaustion after her final interrogatory, Joan Darc reclines upon the straw of her cell; her male attire is still more dilapidated than when she first appeared before her judges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She has wound some rags around the heavy iron rings at her ankles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their pressure made her flesh sore, and in spots broke it to the quick, creating painful wounds.
