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Chapter VI
"And you?" I asked. "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it. Your superman, at least the kind of superman you portray, is petrified. Something vital in him, that should be plastic and sensitive, has turned to stone."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I asked.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Something vital in him, that should be plastic and sensitive, has turned to stone."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Your superman, at least the kind of superman you portray, is petrified.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “"No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Something vital in him, that should be plastic and sensitive, has turned to stone."”
but in spite of that
From this reading “"No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.”
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From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And you?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Your superman, at least the kind of superman you portray, is petrified.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
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From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
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From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
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From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
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From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
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From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
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From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
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From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Something vital in him, that should be plastic and sensitive, has turned to stone."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Something vital in him, that should be plastic and sensitive, has turned to stone."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I asked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
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From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
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From this reading Your superman, at least the kind of superman you portray, is petrified.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Your superman, at least the kind of superman you portray, is petrified.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
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From this reading Your superman, at least the kind of superman you portray, is petrified.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Something vital in him, that should be plastic and sensitive, has turned to stone."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your superman, at least the kind of superman you portray, is petrified.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
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From this reading Something vital in him, that should be plastic and sensitive, has turned to stone."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Something vital in him, that should be plastic and sensitive, has turned to stone."
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From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something vital in him, that should be plastic and sensitive, has turned to stone."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Something vital in him, that should be plastic and sensitive, has turned to stone."
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From this reading Your superman, at least the kind of superman you portray, is petrified.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
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From this reading Something vital in him, that should be plastic and sensitive, has turned to stone."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Something vital in him, that should be plastic and sensitive, has turned to stone."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
but in spite of that
From this reading "No," she agreed, "nor I. Yet I have come to feel, instinctively, that somehow concealed in tragedy is the central fact of life, the true reality, that nothing is to be got by dodging it, as we have dodged it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And you?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your superman, at least the kind of superman you portray, is petrified.
