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Chapter XXI
ANOTHER DUPE. On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them. Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available. Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background. He hastened to obey without knowing the cause.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “ANOTHER DUPE.”
for the reason that
From this reading “Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.”
one or the other of two
From this reading “Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “He hastened to obey without knowing the cause.”
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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 Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ANOTHER DUPE.
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From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
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From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
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From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
for the reason that
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
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From this reading He hastened to obey without knowing the cause.
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From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
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From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
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From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
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From this reading ANOTHER DUPE.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
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From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
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From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
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From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
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From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
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From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
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From this reading He hastened to obey without knowing the cause.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
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From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
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From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
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From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hastened to obey without knowing the cause.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
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From this reading He hastened to obey without knowing the cause.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
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From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
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From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
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From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
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From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
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From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
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From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He hastened to obey without knowing the cause.
