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Chapter XIX
THEY WANT TO GET JOHN MARRIED. You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona. Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged! Yet Freind restrained himself. This excellent man's self-command is really astonishing.
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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Yet Freind restrained himself.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged!”
A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
From this reading “You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THEY WANT TO GET JOHN MARRIED.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Yet Freind restrained himself.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged!
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From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
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From this reading This excellent man's self-command is really astonishing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
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From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
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From this reading Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged!
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From this reading Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged!
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From this reading Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged!
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From this reading Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged!
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From this reading This excellent man's self-command is really astonishing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
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From this reading THEY WANT TO GET JOHN MARRIED.
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From this reading Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged!
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From this reading Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet Freind restrained himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged!
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This excellent man's self-command is really astonishing.
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From this reading THEY WANT TO GET JOHN MARRIED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This excellent man's self-command is really astonishing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY WANT TO GET JOHN MARRIED.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
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From this reading Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This excellent man's self-command is really astonishing.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
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From this reading Yet Freind restrained himself.
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From this reading This excellent man's self-command is really astonishing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEY WANT TO GET JOHN MARRIED.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This excellent man's self-command is really astonishing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THEY WANT TO GET JOHN MARRIED.
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From this reading Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY WANT TO GET JOHN MARRIED.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
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From this reading Imagine his rage when he learned of the debauchery and dissipation of the unfortunate lad, his way of paying debts, and his danger of getting hanged!
at the time that
From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet Freind restrained himself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You remember the anguish of the venerable Freind when he learned that John was in the prison of the inquisition at Barcelona.
