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Chapter XV
"In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest. "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation. Do you object?" "Not in the least," I answered, laughing. "There is something so uncanny about the whole affair, that your companionship will be most acceptable.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"There is something so uncanny about the whole affair, that your companionship will be most acceptable.”
later than; following
From this reading “"In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Not in the least," I answered, laughing.”
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading “"The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Not in the least," I answered, laughing.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “"The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “"There is something so uncanny about the whole affair, that your companionship will be most acceptable.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "There is something so uncanny about the whole affair, that your companionship will be most acceptable.
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From this reading "There is something so uncanny about the whole affair, that your companionship will be most acceptable.
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From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
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From this reading "There is something so uncanny about the whole affair, that your companionship will be most acceptable.
later than; following
From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Not in the least," I answered, laughing.
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From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
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From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
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From this reading "There is something so uncanny about the whole affair, that your companionship will be most acceptable.
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From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
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From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you object?"
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
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From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
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From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
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From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
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From this reading "Not in the least," I answered, laughing.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Not in the least," I answered, laughing.
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From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
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From this reading "There is something so uncanny about the whole affair, that your companionship will be most acceptable.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
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From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not in the least," I answered, laughing.
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From this reading Do you object?"
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From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
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From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "There is something so uncanny about the whole affair, that your companionship will be most acceptable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
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From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
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From this reading "There is something so uncanny about the whole affair, that your companionship will be most acceptable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
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From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There is something so uncanny about the whole affair, that your companionship will be most acceptable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There is something so uncanny about the whole affair, that your companionship will be most acceptable.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
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From this reading "The mystery is so remarkable, and has so excited my curiosity, that I wish I might be permitted to accompany you in this search for an explanation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "In two days you will arrive at the spot he has indicated," he observed, after listening to my story with breathless interest.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There is something so uncanny about the whole affair, that your companionship will be most acceptable.
