Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "What is it, Perkins?" she asked.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

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From this reading He bent forward respectfully.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

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From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

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From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

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From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

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From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

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From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

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From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He bent forward respectfully.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading "There is a young gentleman here, madam, who wishes to see you most particularly.

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From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

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From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He bent forward respectfully.

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From this reading When it was over, she spoke to him without turning her head.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When it was over, she spoke to him without turning her head.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "There is a young gentleman here, madam, who wishes to see you most particularly.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When it was over, she spoke to him without turning her head.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "What is it, Perkins?" she asked.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When it was over, she spoke to him without turning her head.

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From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "There is a young gentleman here, madam, who wishes to see you most particularly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "There is a young gentleman here, madam, who wishes to see you most particularly.

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From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

above and across; more than

From this reading When it was over, she spoke to him without turning her head.

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From this reading "There is a young gentleman here, madam, who wishes to see you most particularly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "What is it, Perkins?" she asked.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

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From this reading He bent forward respectfully.

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From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "There is a young gentleman here, madam, who wishes to see you most particularly.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When it was over, she spoke to him without turning her head.

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From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When it was over, she spoke to him without turning her head.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

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From this reading "There is a young gentleman here, madam, who wishes to see you most particularly.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

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From this reading When it was over, she spoke to him without turning her head.

up to a particular time

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

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From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When it was over, she spoke to him without turning her head.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is it, Perkins?" she asked.

at the time that

From this reading When it was over, she spoke to him without turning her head.

which person or people

From this reading "There is a young gentleman here, madam, who wishes to see you most particularly.

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From this reading "There is a young gentleman here, madam, who wishes to see you most particularly.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading FIRST BLOOD A footman entered the room a few minutes later, and obedient, without a doubt, to some previously given command, waited behind his mistress' chair until a hand had been played.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "There is a young gentleman here, madam, who wishes to see you most particularly.

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From this reading "There is a young gentleman here, madam, who wishes to see you most particularly.