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Chapter XXXI
FACE TO FACE The room was very still after she had spoken. Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers. “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing. “I understand perfectly well why you wish to continue this trusteeship. I shall be very glad to do what you ask; only we must understand each other frankly.
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later than; following
From this reading “FACE TO FACE The room was very still after she had spoken.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ““You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.”
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading “Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I shall be very glad to do what you ask; only we must understand each other frankly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall be very glad to do what you ask; only we must understand each other frankly.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “FACE TO FACE The room was very still after she had spoken.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ““You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I understand perfectly well why you wish to continue this trusteeship.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I understand perfectly well why you wish to continue this trusteeship.”
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later than; following
From this reading FACE TO FACE The room was very still after she had spoken.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
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From this reading I shall be very glad to do what you ask; only we must understand each other frankly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I shall be very glad to do what you ask; only we must understand each other frankly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
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From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
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From this reading “I understand perfectly well why you wish to continue this trusteeship.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I shall be very glad to do what you ask; only we must understand each other frankly.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I shall be very glad to do what you ask; only we must understand each other frankly.
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From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FACE TO FACE The room was very still after she had spoken.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
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From this reading I shall be very glad to do what you ask; only we must understand each other frankly.
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From this reading I shall be very glad to do what you ask; only we must understand each other frankly.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FACE TO FACE The room was very still after she had spoken.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I understand perfectly well why you wish to continue this trusteeship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
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From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
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From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I shall be very glad to do what you ask; only we must understand each other frankly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
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From this reading I shall be very glad to do what you ask; only we must understand each other frankly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
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From this reading I shall be very glad to do what you ask; only we must understand each other frankly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I understand perfectly well why you wish to continue this trusteeship.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FACE TO FACE The room was very still after she had spoken.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall be very glad to do what you ask; only we must understand each other frankly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FACE TO FACE The room was very still after she had spoken.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FACE TO FACE The room was very still after she had spoken.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading FACE TO FACE The room was very still after she had spoken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FACE TO FACE The room was very still after she had spoken.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I understand perfectly well why you wish to continue this trusteeship.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FACE TO FACE The room was very still after she had spoken.
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From this reading “I understand perfectly well why you wish to continue this trusteeship.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I understand perfectly well why you wish to continue this trusteeship.
up to a particular time
From this reading Her father did not start or look directly at her, but, after an interval of silence, he lifted his eyes slowly until they met hers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FACE TO FACE The room was very still after she had spoken.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FACE TO FACE The room was very still after she had spoken.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I shall be very glad to do what you ask; only we must understand each other frankly.
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From this reading “I understand perfectly well why you wish to continue this trusteeship.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I shall be very glad to do what you ask; only we must understand each other frankly.
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From this reading “I understand perfectly well why you wish to continue this trusteeship.
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From this reading “I understand perfectly well why you wish to continue this trusteeship.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
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From this reading “You have lied to me,” Zelda repeated in the same passionless voice, speaking as though she were saying some commonplace thing.
