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Chapter X
Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed. It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides. "No, thank you! You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard. "Can't I pummel somebody?
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.”
a person, without saying who
From this reading “"Can't I pummel somebody?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.”
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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 It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
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From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
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From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
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From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
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From this reading "Can't I pummel somebody?
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From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
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From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
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From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
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From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
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From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, thank you!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
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From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Can't I pummel somebody?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "Can't I pummel somebody?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, thank you!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
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From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No, thank you!
