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Chapter XVII
At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne. "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?" The monk smiled. "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?" "No, but I would not trespass...."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “"No, but I would not trespass...."”
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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 "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
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From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
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From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
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From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
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From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
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From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
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From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
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From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
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From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
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From this reading The monk smiled.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
not any; not one
From this reading "No, but I would not trespass...."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No, but I would not trespass...."
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From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
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From this reading The monk smiled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, but I would not trespass...."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," he said, "to-morrow is Tuesday; the time of my retreat has expired, and I am going; how should I order a carriage for Saint Landry?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At seven o'clock, just as he was preparing to eat his bread, Durtal encountered Father Etienne.
at the time that
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "No, but I would not trespass...."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When the postman brings the letters I can charge him with the commission, but let us see; are you in a great hurry to leave us?"
