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Chapter XXXVII
WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations. She startled everybody by suddenly beckoning and calling: "Excuse me, Mr. Robber. Come here, please." The curious gallant edged her way, keeping a sharp watch along the line: "What d'you want?" Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
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following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “The curious gallant edged her way, keeping a sharp watch along the line: "What d'you want?"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Come here, please."”
every person
From this reading “She startled everybody by suddenly beckoning and calling: "Excuse me, Mr. Robber.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Come here, please."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “She startled everybody by suddenly beckoning and calling: "Excuse me, Mr. Robber.”
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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 The curious gallant edged her way, keeping a sharp watch along the line: "What d'you want?"
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The curious gallant edged her way, keeping a sharp watch along the line: "What d'you want?"
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From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She startled everybody by suddenly beckoning and calling: "Excuse me, Mr. Robber.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She startled everybody by suddenly beckoning and calling: "Excuse me, Mr. Robber.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She startled everybody by suddenly beckoning and calling: "Excuse me, Mr. Robber.
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From this reading She startled everybody by suddenly beckoning and calling: "Excuse me, Mr. Robber.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Come here, please."
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From this reading The curious gallant edged her way, keeping a sharp watch along the line: "What d'you want?"
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From this reading The curious gallant edged her way, keeping a sharp watch along the line: "What d'you want?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
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From this reading The curious gallant edged her way, keeping a sharp watch along the line: "What d'you want?"
every person
From this reading She startled everybody by suddenly beckoning and calling: "Excuse me, Mr. Robber.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She startled everybody by suddenly beckoning and calling: "Excuse me, Mr. Robber.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curious gallant edged her way, keeping a sharp watch along the line: "What d'you want?"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Come here, please."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
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From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curious gallant edged her way, keeping a sharp watch along the line: "What d'you want?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curious gallant edged her way, keeping a sharp watch along the line: "What d'you want?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She startled everybody by suddenly beckoning and calling: "Excuse me, Mr. Robber.
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From this reading She startled everybody by suddenly beckoning and calling: "Excuse me, Mr. Robber.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Come here, please."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She startled everybody by suddenly beckoning and calling: "Excuse me, Mr. Robber.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curious gallant edged her way, keeping a sharp watch along the line: "What d'you want?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She startled everybody by suddenly beckoning and calling: "Excuse me, Mr. Robber.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She startled everybody by suddenly beckoning and calling: "Excuse me, Mr. Robber.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading She startled everybody by suddenly beckoning and calling: "Excuse me, Mr. Robber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curious gallant edged her way, keeping a sharp watch along the line: "What d'you want?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curious gallant edged her way, keeping a sharp watch along the line: "What d'you want?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curious gallant edged her way, keeping a sharp watch along the line: "What d'you want?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The curious gallant edged her way, keeping a sharp watch along the line: "What d'you want?"
which person or people
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WOLVES IN THE FOLD Mallory's heart sank to its usual depth, but Marjorie had another of her inspirations.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Marjorie leaned nearer, and spoke in a low tone with an amiable smile: "That lady who wanted to kiss you has a bracelet up her sleeve."
