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Chapter XX
A STRANGE LIFE-HISTORY.--AMONG THE RED INDIANS. La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him. He threw one arm around the boy's neck, and gently pressed his hand. "Forgive me, Regnar, if I have been unkind. I will be your friend if you desire it.
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surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “A STRANGE LIFE-HISTORY.--AMONG THE RED INDIANS.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “He threw one arm around the boy's neck, and gently pressed his hand.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He threw one arm around the boy's neck, and gently pressed his hand.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “He threw one arm around the boy's neck, and gently pressed his hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.”
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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 A STRANGE LIFE-HISTORY.--AMONG THE RED INDIANS.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A STRANGE LIFE-HISTORY.--AMONG THE RED INDIANS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
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From this reading He threw one arm around the boy's neck, and gently pressed his hand.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He threw one arm around the boy's neck, and gently pressed his hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
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From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I will be your friend if you desire it.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
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From this reading He threw one arm around the boy's neck, and gently pressed his hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
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From this reading I will be your friend if you desire it.
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From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
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From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
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From this reading "Forgive me, Regnar, if I have been unkind.
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From this reading I will be your friend if you desire it.
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From this reading He threw one arm around the boy's neck, and gently pressed his hand.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
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From this reading He threw one arm around the boy's neck, and gently pressed his hand.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
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From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Forgive me, Regnar, if I have been unkind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Forgive me, Regnar, if I have been unkind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
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From this reading A STRANGE LIFE-HISTORY.--AMONG THE RED INDIANS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I will be your friend if you desire it.
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From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGE LIFE-HISTORY.--AMONG THE RED INDIANS.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Forgive me, Regnar, if I have been unkind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He threw one arm around the boy's neck, and gently pressed his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He threw one arm around the boy's neck, and gently pressed his hand.
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From this reading He threw one arm around the boy's neck, and gently pressed his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGE LIFE-HISTORY.--AMONG THE RED INDIANS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Forgive me, Regnar, if I have been unkind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGE LIFE-HISTORY.--AMONG THE RED INDIANS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE LIFE-HISTORY.--AMONG THE RED INDIANS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He threw one arm around the boy's neck, and gently pressed his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Forgive me, Regnar, if I have been unkind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
at the time that
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading La Salle had been, as we have said, displeased and disgusted, as well as puzzled, by much which had occurred; but his heart melted when he realized the sorrow and suffering, which, in spite of unusual self-restraint, was thus laid bare before him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will be your friend if you desire it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I will be your friend if you desire it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I will be your friend if you desire it.
