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Chapter VII
"What is that? Did you say Bowkett, Hugh Bowkett?" repeated the old man. "Why, your aunt was married to him this morning." When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?" "I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Why, your aunt was married to him this morning."”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “"I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Did you say Bowkett, Hugh Bowkett?" repeated the old man.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"”
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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 When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
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From this reading "I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
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From this reading "Why, your aunt was married to him this morning."
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From this reading Did you say Bowkett, Hugh Bowkett?" repeated the old man.
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From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
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From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.
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From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you say Bowkett, Hugh Bowkett?" repeated the old man.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
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From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.
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From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
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From this reading "I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why, your aunt was married to him this morning."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
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From this reading Did you say Bowkett, Hugh Bowkett?" repeated the old man.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is that?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Did you say Bowkett, Hugh Bowkett?" repeated the old man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, your aunt was married to him this morning."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Why, your aunt was married to him this morning."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.
not any; not one
From this reading "I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Did you say Bowkett, Hugh Bowkett?" repeated the old man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
above and across; more than
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Did you say Bowkett, Hugh Bowkett?" repeated the old man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Did you say Bowkett, Hugh Bowkett?" repeated the old man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can answer your question for myself, but no further, for I am a stranger here," replied Mr. De Brunier.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What is that?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Did you say Bowkett, Hugh Bowkett?" repeated the old man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why, your aunt was married to him this morning."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why, your aunt was married to him this morning."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, your aunt was married to him this morning."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is that?
at the time that
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
which person or people
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, your aunt was married to him this morning."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When Pête disappeared into his master’s room, Maxica, who had seated himself on the kitchen floor, rose suddenly, and leaning over Mr. De Brunier, asked, "Who in this place is friend to the boy without a father?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did you say Bowkett, Hugh Bowkett?" repeated the old man.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, your aunt was married to him this morning."
