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Chapter XIII
SPEAK OR DIE! It is necessary to explain the cause of Assad Khan's most unexpected appearance. The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance. The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own. Such precaution was deemed necessary in that land of treachery and sudden surprises.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It is necessary to explain the cause of Assad Khan's most unexpected appearance.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SPEAK OR DIE!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Such precaution was deemed necessary in that land of treachery and sudden surprises.”
betrayal of trust
From this reading “Such precaution was deemed necessary in that land of treachery and sudden surprises.”
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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 chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
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From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
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From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
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From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It is necessary to explain the cause of Assad Khan's most unexpected appearance.
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From this reading It is necessary to explain the cause of Assad Khan's most unexpected appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
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From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
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From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is necessary to explain the cause of Assad Khan's most unexpected appearance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
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From this reading Such precaution was deemed necessary in that land of treachery and sudden surprises.
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From this reading SPEAK OR DIE!
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From this reading It is necessary to explain the cause of Assad Khan's most unexpected appearance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
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From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
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From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
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From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
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From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such precaution was deemed necessary in that land of treachery and sudden surprises.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
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From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is necessary to explain the cause of Assad Khan's most unexpected appearance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is necessary to explain the cause of Assad Khan's most unexpected appearance.
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From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is necessary to explain the cause of Assad Khan's most unexpected appearance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such precaution was deemed necessary in that land of treachery and sudden surprises.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is necessary to explain the cause of Assad Khan's most unexpected appearance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is necessary to explain the cause of Assad Khan's most unexpected appearance.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is necessary to explain the cause of Assad Khan's most unexpected appearance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SPEAK OR DIE!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such precaution was deemed necessary in that land of treachery and sudden surprises.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
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From this reading SPEAK OR DIE!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such precaution was deemed necessary in that land of treachery and sudden surprises.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Such precaution was deemed necessary in that land of treachery and sudden surprises.
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From this reading Such precaution was deemed necessary in that land of treachery and sudden surprises.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is necessary to explain the cause of Assad Khan's most unexpected appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is necessary to explain the cause of Assad Khan's most unexpected appearance.
betrayal of trust
From this reading Such precaution was deemed necessary in that land of treachery and sudden surprises.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The great iron key hung at the girdle of Assad Khan, for he never at night trusted it into any hands but his own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is necessary to explain the cause of Assad Khan's most unexpected appearance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
at the time that
From this reading The chief was holding late revels that night, to celebrate some relative's betrothal, when a loud and continued call at the gate announced that some one wanted admittance.
