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Chapter XV
HOW WOMAN MAKES OR MARS. In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine." "And I am glad you cared to see. But how could I, after your gentle hint? I know my weakness.
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later than; following
From this reading “In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “But how could I, after your gentle hint?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I know my weakness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."”
a lack of physical strength
From this reading “I know my weakness.”
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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 In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
later than; following
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "And I am glad you cared to see.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
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From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
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From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But how could I, after your gentle hint?
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From this reading "And I am glad you cared to see.
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From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But how could I, after your gentle hint?
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
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From this reading But how could I, after your gentle hint?
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From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
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From this reading But how could I, after your gentle hint?
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From this reading HOW WOMAN MAKES OR MARS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I know my weakness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
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From this reading HOW WOMAN MAKES OR MARS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW WOMAN MAKES OR MARS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I know my weakness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HOW WOMAN MAKES OR MARS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
a lack of physical strength
From this reading I know my weakness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW WOMAN MAKES OR MARS.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the changes that occurred after leaving the supper-room, Miss Martell took Harcourt's arm and said in a low tone, "I was glad to see that you did not take any wine."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But how could I, after your gentle hint?
