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Chapter XXVII
"Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman." --CHAUCER. "Anne! Is it you?" repeated Dexter. "Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “"Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Is it you?" repeated Dexter.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “"Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
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From this reading "Anne!
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From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
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From this reading --CHAUCER.
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From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
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From this reading Is it you?" repeated Dexter.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
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From this reading "Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
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From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
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From this reading "Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.
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From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it you?" repeated Dexter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it you?" repeated Dexter.
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From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Is it you?" repeated Dexter.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.
which person or people
From this reading "Loke who that ... most intendeth ay To do the generous deedes that he can, And take _him_ for the greatest gentleman."
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From this reading "Yes," she replied, having seen that it was impossible to escape, since he was standing directly in her path.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Is it you?" repeated Dexter.
