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Chapter XXVIII
VICTORY. "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings. "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before. But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time. I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “"What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.”
one or the other of two
From this reading “But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.”
felt extremely sad, especially because of a loss
From this reading “"What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."”
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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 But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
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From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
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From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
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From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
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From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
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From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
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From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
one or the other of two
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
felt extremely sad, especially because of a loss
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
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From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
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From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
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From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
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From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
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From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VICTORY.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
