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Chapter III
Féraz nodded. He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous. “On what quest?” she demanded. Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town. “Then he will not return to-night;”--muttered Zaroba thoughtfully--“He will not return to-night.”
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
one or the other of two
From this reading “He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.”
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading ““Then he will not return to-night;”--muttered Zaroba thoughtfully--“He will not return to-night.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Féraz nodded.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.”
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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 Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
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From this reading “On what quest?” she demanded.
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From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
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From this reading Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town.
one or the other of two
From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
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From this reading Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town.
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From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
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From this reading Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town.
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From this reading Féraz nodded.
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From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
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From this reading Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
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From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town.
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading “Then he will not return to-night;”--muttered Zaroba thoughtfully--“He will not return to-night.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Féraz nodded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Then he will not return to-night;”--muttered Zaroba thoughtfully--“He will not return to-night.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “On what quest?” she demanded.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
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From this reading “On what quest?” she demanded.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then he will not return to-night;”--muttered Zaroba thoughtfully--“He will not return to-night.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “On what quest?” she demanded.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then he will not return to-night;”--muttered Zaroba thoughtfully--“He will not return to-night.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then he will not return to-night;”--muttered Zaroba thoughtfully--“He will not return to-night.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then he will not return to-night;”--muttered Zaroba thoughtfully--“He will not return to-night.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Féraz explained rapidly and mutely that he had gone to visit a friend residing at a distance from town.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “On what quest?” she demanded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He generally made her understand him either by signs, or the use of the finger-alphabet, at which he was very dexterous.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Then he will not return to-night;”--muttered Zaroba thoughtfully--“He will not return to-night.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then he will not return to-night;”--muttered Zaroba thoughtfully--“He will not return to-night.”
