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Chapter XXVII
HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window. Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield. Very soon they had made their way into the room. Simon Heriot was dead. One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Simon Heriot was dead.”
having firmly decided to do something
From this reading “Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Very soon they had made their way into the room.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.”
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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 HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
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From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
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From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
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From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Simon Heriot was dead.
having firmly decided to do something
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
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From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
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From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
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From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
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From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
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From this reading Simon Heriot was dead.
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From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
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From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
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From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
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From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
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From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Simon Heriot was dead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
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From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
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From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Simon Heriot was dead.
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From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
at the time that
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
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From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
