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Chapter XIX
MAIZE "Ola! Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff. "Know you what has been concluded?" "No; how should I guess?" replied Jean Breboeuf. "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"Know you what has been concluded?"”
direct and plain-spoken in manner, sometimes seeming rough
From this reading “Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"Know you what has been concluded?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Know you what has been concluded?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"No; how should I guess?" replied Jean Breboeuf.”
except for; apart from
From this reading “"Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?”
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
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From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
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From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Know you what has been concluded?"
direct and plain-spoken in manner, sometimes seeming rough
From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
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From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
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From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
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From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
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From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
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From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
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From this reading "Know you what has been concluded?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
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From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
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From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
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From this reading "No; how should I guess?" replied Jean Breboeuf.
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From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Know you what has been concluded?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
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From this reading "No; how should I guess?" replied Jean Breboeuf.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No; how should I guess?" replied Jean Breboeuf.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
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From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Know you what has been concluded?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
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From this reading MAIZE "Ola!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
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From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
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From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
not any; not one
From this reading "No; how should I guess?" replied Jean Breboeuf.
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From this reading MAIZE "Ola!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "No; how should I guess?" replied Jean Breboeuf.
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From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
except for; apart from
From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
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From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "No; how should I guess?" replied Jean Breboeuf.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
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From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Or, at least, if I should guess, what else should I guess save that we are to take boat at once and set back to Montréal as fast as we may?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Know you what has been concluded?"
which person or people
From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Jean Breboeuf," called out Du Mesne to that worthy, who presently appeared, breathing hard from his climb up the river bluff.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Know you what has been concluded?"
