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Chapter XIX
THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart. Josephine St. Auban stood not far away. He turned to her, and her gaze fell upon his face, now haggard and gaunt. He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound. "You are ill," she said to him impulsively.
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Josephine St. Auban stood not far away.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “He turned to her, and her gaze fell upon his face, now haggard and gaunt.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.”
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
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From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
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From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He turned to her, and her gaze fell upon his face, now haggard and gaunt.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are ill," she said to him impulsively.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
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From this reading Josephine St. Auban stood not far away.
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From this reading Josephine St. Auban stood not far away.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
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From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
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From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
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From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
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From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
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From this reading He turned to her, and her gaze fell upon his face, now haggard and gaunt.
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From this reading Josephine St. Auban stood not far away.
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From this reading He turned to her, and her gaze fell upon his face, now haggard and gaunt.
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From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
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From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
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From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
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From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
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From this reading He turned to her, and her gaze fell upon his face, now haggard and gaunt.
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From this reading He turned to her, and her gaze fell upon his face, now haggard and gaunt.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
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From this reading He turned to her, and her gaze fell upon his face, now haggard and gaunt.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned to her, and her gaze fell upon his face, now haggard and gaunt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned to her, and her gaze fell upon his face, now haggard and gaunt.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You are ill," she said to him impulsively.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned to her, and her gaze fell upon his face, now haggard and gaunt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are ill," she said to him impulsively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are ill," she said to him impulsively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Josephine St. Auban stood not far away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Josephine St. Auban stood not far away.
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From this reading He turned to her, and her gaze fell upon his face, now haggard and gaunt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
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From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
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From this reading "You are ill," she said to him impulsively.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are ill," she said to him impulsively.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Josephine St. Auban stood not far away.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Josephine St. Auban stood not far away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
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From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He turned to her, and her gaze fell upon his face, now haggard and gaunt.
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From this reading He turned to her, and her gaze fell upon his face, now haggard and gaunt.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He turned to her, and her gaze fell upon his face, now haggard and gaunt.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
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From this reading THE ENEMY Leaning against the pillar of the gallery, Dunwody watched them all, old friends, late foes, depart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had ridden sixty miles since the previous sun, half the distance wounded as he was; had been without sleep for thirty-six hours, without food for almost as long, and now was suffering with an aggravated wound.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are ill," she said to him impulsively.
