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Chapter XIX
IN THE HALLS AT MIDNIGHT. OCTOBER 10, 1791. I was not mistaken. Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor. Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.”
an old-fashioned sitting room
From this reading “Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.”
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From this reading OCTOBER 10, 1791.
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From this reading OCTOBER 10, 1791.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE HALLS AT MIDNIGHT.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
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From this reading IN THE HALLS AT MIDNIGHT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was not mistaken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HALLS AT MIDNIGHT.
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From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE HALLS AT MIDNIGHT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was not mistaken.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not mistaken.
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From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OCTOBER 10, 1791.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
an old-fashioned sitting room
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HALLS AT MIDNIGHT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Madame is not only interested in, but has serious designs upon the oak parlor.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not mistaken.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
at the time that
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not content with roaming up and down the hallway leading to it, she was detected yesterday morning trying to open its door, and when politely questioned as to whom she was seeking, answered that she was looking for the sitting room, which, by the way, is on the other side of the house.
