Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Harry Wethermill, however, was not so easily satisfied.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I can understand, monsieur, that you hold strong views about Helene Vauquier.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading You are human, like the rest of us.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hanaud looked at the young man pityingly.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I can understand, monsieur, that you hold strong views about Helene Vauquier.

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From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Harry Wethermill, however, was not so easily satisfied.

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From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Harry Wethermill, however, was not so easily satisfied.

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From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

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From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

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From this reading Hanaud looked at the young man pityingly.

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From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Harry Wethermill, however, was not so easily satisfied.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

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From this reading "I can understand, monsieur, that you hold strong views about Helene Vauquier.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

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From this reading "I can understand, monsieur, that you hold strong views about Helene Vauquier.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Harry Wethermill, however, was not so easily satisfied.

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From this reading You are human, like the rest of us.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I can understand, monsieur, that you hold strong views about Helene Vauquier.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

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From this reading You are human, like the rest of us.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Hanaud looked at the young man pityingly.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

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From this reading Hanaud looked at the young man pityingly.

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From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Harry Wethermill, however, was not so easily satisfied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You are human, like the rest of us.

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From this reading Hanaud looked at the young man pityingly.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading You are human, like the rest of us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

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From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Harry Wethermill, however, was not so easily satisfied.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Harry Wethermill, however, was not so easily satisfied.

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From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Harry Wethermill, however, was not so easily satisfied.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I can understand, monsieur, that you hold strong views about Helene Vauquier.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

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From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Hanaud looked at the young man pityingly.

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From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I can understand, monsieur, that you hold strong views about Helene Vauquier.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading You are human, like the rest of us.

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From this reading "I can understand, monsieur, that you hold strong views about Helene Vauquier.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I can understand, monsieur, that you hold strong views about Helene Vauquier.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Harry Wethermill, however, was not so easily satisfied.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

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From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Harry Wethermill, however, was not so easily satisfied.

at the time that

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Surely, monsieur, it would be well to know whither she is going," he said, "and to make sure that when she has gone there she will stay there--until we want her again?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I can understand, monsieur, that you hold strong views about Helene Vauquier.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hanaud looked at the young man pityingly.