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Chapter XVIII
Malinka tried frequently to learn of Augustinovich the real cause of Yosef's absence. "Why bind her hands?" asked she, speaking of Lula. Augustinovich assured her that he did not wish to bind Lula's hands, but afterward he was silent or lied. On the other hand Yosef was convinced that the countess knew everything. "I told her everything," said Augustinovich.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Why bind her hands?" asked she, speaking of Lula.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “On the other hand Yosef was convinced that the countess knew everything.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On the other hand Yosef was convinced that the countess knew everything.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “"Why bind her hands?" asked she, speaking of Lula.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I told her everything," said Augustinovich.”
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From this reading Malinka tried frequently to learn of Augustinovich the real cause of Yosef's absence.
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From this reading Augustinovich assured her that he did not wish to bind Lula's hands, but afterward he was silent or lied.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Why bind her hands?" asked she, speaking of Lula.
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From this reading Augustinovich assured her that he did not wish to bind Lula's hands, but afterward he was silent or lied.
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From this reading Malinka tried frequently to learn of Augustinovich the real cause of Yosef's absence.
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From this reading "Why bind her hands?" asked she, speaking of Lula.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Augustinovich assured her that he did not wish to bind Lula's hands, but afterward he was silent or lied.
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From this reading Malinka tried frequently to learn of Augustinovich the real cause of Yosef's absence.
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From this reading On the other hand Yosef was convinced that the countess knew everything.
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From this reading On the other hand Yosef was convinced that the countess knew everything.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Augustinovich assured her that he did not wish to bind Lula's hands, but afterward he was silent or lied.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading On the other hand Yosef was convinced that the countess knew everything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Malinka tried frequently to learn of Augustinovich the real cause of Yosef's absence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the other hand Yosef was convinced that the countess knew everything.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading "Why bind her hands?" asked she, speaking of Lula.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Augustinovich assured her that he did not wish to bind Lula's hands, but afterward he was silent or lied.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why bind her hands?" asked she, speaking of Lula.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I told her everything," said Augustinovich.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the other hand Yosef was convinced that the countess knew everything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Malinka tried frequently to learn of Augustinovich the real cause of Yosef's absence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Augustinovich assured her that he did not wish to bind Lula's hands, but afterward he was silent or lied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why bind her hands?" asked she, speaking of Lula.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Augustinovich assured her that he did not wish to bind Lula's hands, but afterward he was silent or lied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Malinka tried frequently to learn of Augustinovich the real cause of Yosef's absence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Augustinovich assured her that he did not wish to bind Lula's hands, but afterward he was silent or lied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Malinka tried frequently to learn of Augustinovich the real cause of Yosef's absence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand Yosef was convinced that the countess knew everything.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Augustinovich assured her that he did not wish to bind Lula's hands, but afterward he was silent or lied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the other hand Yosef was convinced that the countess knew everything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Malinka tried frequently to learn of Augustinovich the real cause of Yosef's absence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I told her everything," said Augustinovich.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why bind her hands?" asked she, speaking of Lula.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Augustinovich assured her that he did not wish to bind Lula's hands, but afterward he was silent or lied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why bind her hands?" asked she, speaking of Lula.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Augustinovich assured her that he did not wish to bind Lula's hands, but afterward he was silent or lied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Malinka tried frequently to learn of Augustinovich the real cause of Yosef's absence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Malinka tried frequently to learn of Augustinovich the real cause of Yosef's absence.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I told her everything," said Augustinovich.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Malinka tried frequently to learn of Augustinovich the real cause of Yosef's absence.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Augustinovich assured her that he did not wish to bind Lula's hands, but afterward he was silent or lied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why bind her hands?" asked she, speaking of Lula.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Augustinovich assured her that he did not wish to bind Lula's hands, but afterward he was silent or lied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the other hand Yosef was convinced that the countess knew everything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Malinka tried frequently to learn of Augustinovich the real cause of Yosef's absence.
