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Chapter V
"I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely. "Temptation? It's more than that! A temptation gives you _some_ chance, doesn't it? You may yield to it, but, at least, you've had your fighting-chance.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You may yield to it, but, at least, you've had your fighting-chance.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “You may yield to it, but, at least, you've had your fighting-chance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.”
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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 "I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You may yield to it, but, at least, you've had your fighting-chance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You may yield to it, but, at least, you've had your fighting-chance.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.
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From this reading A temptation gives you _some_ chance, doesn't it?
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From this reading A temptation gives you _some_ chance, doesn't it?
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From this reading You may yield to it, but, at least, you've had your fighting-chance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A temptation gives you _some_ chance, doesn't it?
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From this reading "I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You may yield to it, but, at least, you've had your fighting-chance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.
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From this reading It's more than that!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You may yield to it, but, at least, you've had your fighting-chance.
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From this reading "I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may yield to it, but, at least, you've had your fighting-chance.
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From this reading It's more than that!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.
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From this reading A temptation gives you _some_ chance, doesn't it?
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From this reading "I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It's more than that!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It's more than that!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.
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From this reading "I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can well believe it to be a tremendous temptation," said the Lieutenant-Governor gravely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You may yield to it, but, at least, you've had your fighting-chance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A temptation gives you _some_ chance, doesn't it?
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From this reading You may yield to it, but, at least, you've had your fighting-chance.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may yield to it, but, at least, you've had your fighting-chance.
