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Chapter XXXVIII
‘Tamb’ Itam behind his chair was thunderstruck. The declaration produced an immense sensation. “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted. There was a silence. In the darkness of the courtyard could be heard the subdued whispering, shuffling noise of many people.
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for the reason that
From this reading ““Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.”
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “‘Tamb’ Itam behind his chair was thunderstruck.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “In the darkness of the courtyard could be heard the subdued whispering, shuffling noise of many people.”
an open area surrounded by the walls of a building
From this reading “In the darkness of the courtyard could be heard the subdued whispering, shuffling noise of many people.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ““Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.”
demanded something firmly
From this reading ““Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading ““Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “There was a silence.”
extremely surprised or shocked
From this reading “‘Tamb’ Itam behind his chair was thunderstruck.”
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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 There was a silence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The declaration produced an immense sensation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the darkness of the courtyard could be heard the subdued whispering, shuffling noise of many people.
for the reason that
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading ‘Tamb’ Itam behind his chair was thunderstruck.
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From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Tamb’ Itam behind his chair was thunderstruck.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the darkness of the courtyard could be heard the subdued whispering, shuffling noise of many people.
an open area surrounded by the walls of a building
From this reading In the darkness of the courtyard could be heard the subdued whispering, shuffling noise of many people.
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From this reading In the darkness of the courtyard could be heard the subdued whispering, shuffling noise of many people.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The declaration produced an immense sensation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
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From this reading In the darkness of the courtyard could be heard the subdued whispering, shuffling noise of many people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘Tamb’ Itam behind his chair was thunderstruck.
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From this reading The declaration produced an immense sensation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
demanded something firmly
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Tamb’ Itam behind his chair was thunderstruck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the darkness of the courtyard could be heard the subdued whispering, shuffling noise of many people.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
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From this reading In the darkness of the courtyard could be heard the subdued whispering, shuffling noise of many people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the darkness of the courtyard could be heard the subdued whispering, shuffling noise of many people.
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From this reading In the darkness of the courtyard could be heard the subdued whispering, shuffling noise of many people.
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From this reading The declaration produced an immense sensation.
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From this reading The declaration produced an immense sensation.
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From this reading In the darkness of the courtyard could be heard the subdued whispering, shuffling noise of many people.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was a silence.
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From this reading In the darkness of the courtyard could be heard the subdued whispering, shuffling noise of many people.
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From this reading ‘Tamb’ Itam behind his chair was thunderstruck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The declaration produced an immense sensation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
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From this reading There was a silence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
extremely surprised or shocked
From this reading ‘Tamb’ Itam behind his chair was thunderstruck.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘Tamb’ Itam behind his chair was thunderstruck.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
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From this reading In the darkness of the courtyard could be heard the subdued whispering, shuffling noise of many people.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Let them go because this is best in my knowledge which has never deceived you,” Jim insisted.
