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Chapter II
As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train. "No, I am not going away," Thérèse replied. "I have accompanied M. Rambert, who has come to meet his father." "Ah-ha, to meet your papa, sir: is he coming from far?" "From Paris," Charles Rambert answered.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"From Paris," Charles Rambert answered.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I have accompanied M. Rambert, who has come to meet his father."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"I have accompanied M. Rambert, who has come to meet his father."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"I have accompanied M. Rambert, who has come to meet his father."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.”
not one, and not any
From this reading “As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"No, I am not going away," Thérèse replied.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.”
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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 As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
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From this reading "I have accompanied M. Rambert, who has come to meet his father."
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From this reading "Ah-ha, to meet your papa, sir: is he coming from far?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "No, I am not going away," Thérèse replied.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "From Paris," Charles Rambert answered.
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From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
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From this reading "No, I am not going away," Thérèse replied.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
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From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
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From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I have accompanied M. Rambert, who has come to meet his father."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah-ha, to meet your papa, sir: is he coming from far?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah-ha, to meet your papa, sir: is he coming from far?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have accompanied M. Rambert, who has come to meet his father."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Ah-ha, to meet your papa, sir: is he coming from far?"
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From this reading "No, I am not going away," Thérèse replied.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have accompanied M. Rambert, who has come to meet his father."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have accompanied M. Rambert, who has come to meet his father."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I have accompanied M. Rambert, who has come to meet his father."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, I am not going away," Thérèse replied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah-ha, to meet your papa, sir: is he coming from far?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have accompanied M. Rambert, who has come to meet his father."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have accompanied M. Rambert, who has come to meet his father."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, I am not going away," Thérèse replied.
not one, and not any
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No, I am not going away," Thérèse replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah-ha, to meet your papa, sir: is he coming from far?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "From Paris," Charles Rambert answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "No, I am not going away," Thérèse replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah-ha, to meet your papa, sir: is he coming from far?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, I am not going away," Thérèse replied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
in or at the place that
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
which person or people
From this reading "I have accompanied M. Rambert, who has come to meet his father."
belonging to which person
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he spoke, the porter turned a curious eye upon Charles Rambert, whose arrival had caused quite a sensation two days before in this little spot, where with but few exceptions none but people belonging to the neighbourhood ever came by train.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah-ha, to meet your papa, sir: is he coming from far?"
