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Chapter VI
"As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me. "You have but to speak, then, my father," rejoined the young man dutifully. "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me." "And I repeat it!" "Well, my child, the realization of your wish depends on yourself only."
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later than; following
From this reading “"As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “"You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You have but to speak, then, my father," rejoined the young man dutifully.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “"As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You have but to speak, then, my father," rejoined the young man dutifully.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, my child, the realization of your wish depends on yourself only."”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “"You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."”
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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 "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
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From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
later than; following
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
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From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
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From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You have but to speak, then, my father," rejoined the young man dutifully.
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From this reading "Well, my child, the realization of your wish depends on yourself only."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, my child, the realization of your wish depends on yourself only."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have but to speak, then, my father," rejoined the young man dutifully.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have but to speak, then, my father," rejoined the young man dutifully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
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From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
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From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have but to speak, then, my father," rejoined the young man dutifully.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
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From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You have but to speak, then, my father," rejoined the young man dutifully.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
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From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, my child, the realization of your wish depends on yourself only."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, my child, the realization of your wish depends on yourself only."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, my child, the realization of your wish depends on yourself only."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You have but to speak, then, my father," rejoined the young man dutifully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And I repeat it!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have but to speak, then, my father," rejoined the young man dutifully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You have but to speak, then, my father," rejoined the young man dutifully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have but to speak, then, my father," rejoined the young man dutifully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, my child, the realization of your wish depends on yourself only."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, my child, the realization of your wish depends on yourself only."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have but to speak, then, my father," rejoined the young man dutifully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have but to speak, then, my father," rejoined the young man dutifully.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "As I have already said," observed old Richard, after a moment of silence, "I shall appeal to your kind heart and affection for me.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "You declared a few moments ago that if you sometimes dreamed of a more luxurious existence, it was not for yourself, being entirely satisfied with your humble condition, but for me."
