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Chapter XXVI
THE CAPTURE OF THE BEGGARS. When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive. He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses. Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour. Where had he gone?
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.
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From this reading Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.
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From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
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From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
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From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BEGGARS.
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From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
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From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BEGGARS.
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From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
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From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
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From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
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From this reading Where had he gone?
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
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From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
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From this reading Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
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From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
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From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BEGGARS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BEGGARS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
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From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not there; but they spent half an hour questioning the landlord and others about the hall, in regard to the town and its hotels and boarding–houses.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
at the time that
From this reading When Bark Lingall and Jacob Lobo arrived at Gibraltar, they went to the Club–House Hotel to inquire for the fugitive.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where had he gone?
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Then they went to the King’s Arms; and, in the course of another half–hour, they learned that Henry Raymond had left this hotel within an hour.
