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Chapter XXXVI
INCREASES THE INTEREST "But, dad," cried Gabrielle, "I am telling you the truth! Cannot you believe me, your daughter, before this man who is your enemy?" "Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response. To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry. He is from Baron de Hetzendorf."
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for the reason that
From this reading “"Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Cannot you believe me, your daughter, before this man who is your enemy?"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Cannot you believe me, your daughter, before this man who is your enemy?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “INCREASES THE INTEREST "But, dad," cried Gabrielle, "I am telling you the truth!”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “"Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.”
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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 To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
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From this reading "Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading INCREASES THE INTEREST "But, dad," cried Gabrielle, "I am telling you the truth!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
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From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
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From this reading He is from Baron de Hetzendorf."
for the reason that
From this reading "Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Cannot you believe me, your daughter, before this man who is your enemy?"
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Cannot you believe me, your daughter, before this man who is your enemy?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading INCREASES THE INTEREST "But, dad," cried Gabrielle, "I am telling you the truth!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.
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From this reading Cannot you believe me, your daughter, before this man who is your enemy?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading INCREASES THE INTEREST "But, dad," cried Gabrielle, "I am telling you the truth!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INCREASES THE INTEREST "But, dad," cried Gabrielle, "I am telling you the truth!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cannot you believe me, your daughter, before this man who is your enemy?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is from Baron de Hetzendorf."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cannot you believe me, your daughter, before this man who is your enemy?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He is from Baron de Hetzendorf."
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From this reading INCREASES THE INTEREST "But, dad," cried Gabrielle, "I am telling you the truth!
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
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From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
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From this reading "Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is from Baron de Hetzendorf."
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From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is from Baron de Hetzendorf."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading INCREASES THE INTEREST "But, dad," cried Gabrielle, "I am telling you the truth!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INCREASES THE INTEREST "But, dad," cried Gabrielle, "I am telling you the truth!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INCREASES THE INTEREST "But, dad," cried Gabrielle, "I am telling you the truth!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cannot you believe me, your daughter, before this man who is your enemy?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cannot you believe me, your daughter, before this man who is your enemy?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cannot you believe me, your daughter, before this man who is your enemy?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INCREASES THE INTEREST "But, dad," cried Gabrielle, "I am telling you the truth!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INCREASES THE INTEREST "But, dad," cried Gabrielle, "I am telling you the truth!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Cannot you believe me, your daughter, before this man who is your enemy?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INCREASES THE INTEREST "But, dad," cried Gabrielle, "I am telling you the truth!
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Because of my affliction I am, it seems, deceived by every one," was his hard response.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
in or at the place that
From this reading To where they stood had come the sound of wheels upon the gravelled drive outside, and a moment later Hill entered, announcing, "A gentleman to see you very urgently, Sir Henry.
which person or people
From this reading Cannot you believe me, your daughter, before this man who is your enemy?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading INCREASES THE INTEREST "But, dad," cried Gabrielle, "I am telling you the truth!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Cannot you believe me, your daughter, before this man who is your enemy?"
