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Chapter XXXIII
"Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?" "Your right," he replied, "depends on the character of the Friend you have found. Do you think he is able and willing to keep his word?" "Oh, Mr. Eltinge, how plain you make it all!" "No, my dear; it was made plain centuries ago.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Your right," he replied, "depends on the character of the Friend you have found.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Oh, Mr. Eltinge, how plain you make it all!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Your right," he replied, "depends on the character of the Friend you have found.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Do you think he is able and willing to keep his word?"”
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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 "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
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From this reading Do you think he is able and willing to keep his word?"
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, my dear; it was made plain centuries ago.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Eltinge, how plain you make it all!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, my dear; it was made plain centuries ago.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Your right," he replied, "depends on the character of the Friend you have found.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, my dear; it was made plain centuries ago.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Your right," he replied, "depends on the character of the Friend you have found.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you think he is able and willing to keep his word?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Your right," he replied, "depends on the character of the Friend you have found.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Your right," he replied, "depends on the character of the Friend you have found.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Your right," he replied, "depends on the character of the Friend you have found.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Do you think he is able and willing to keep his word?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Eltinge, how plain you make it all!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do you think he is able and willing to keep his word?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Eltinge, how plain you make it all!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Do you think he is able and willing to keep his word?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, my dear; it was made plain centuries ago.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Eltinge, how plain you make it all!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "No, my dear; it was made plain centuries ago.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, my dear; it was made plain centuries ago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Eltinge, how plain you make it all!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Your right," he replied, "depends on the character of the Friend you have found.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Eltinge, how plain you make it all!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Your right," he replied, "depends on the character of the Friend you have found.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Do you think he is able and willing to keep his word?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No, my dear; it was made plain centuries ago.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Mr. Eltinge," Ida asked, as they were about to part, "have I a right to the glad sense of escape and safety that has come so unexpectedly?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Do you think he is able and willing to keep his word?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Do you think he is able and willing to keep his word?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your right," he replied, "depends on the character of the Friend you have found.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your right," he replied, "depends on the character of the Friend you have found.
