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Chapter XI
THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience. Right wheel; forward march. Yes, through the door; the surroundings are not unfamiliar." It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about. "Remember now, you are on parole, but restricted to this room."
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Right wheel; forward march.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “"Remember now, you are on parole, but restricted to this room."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Right wheel; forward march.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Yes, through the door; the surroundings are not unfamiliar."”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yes, through the door; the surroundings are not unfamiliar."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
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From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
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From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
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From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
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From this reading Yes, through the door; the surroundings are not unfamiliar."
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From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
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From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Right wheel; forward march.
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From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
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From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
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From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Right wheel; forward march.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yes, through the door; the surroundings are not unfamiliar."
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From this reading "Remember now, you are on parole, but restricted to this room."
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From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Remember now, you are on parole, but restricted to this room."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Remember now, you are on parole, but restricted to this room."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Remember now, you are on parole, but restricted to this room."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Remember now, you are on parole, but restricted to this room."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Right wheel; forward march.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Remember now, you are on parole, but restricted to this room."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, through the door; the surroundings are not unfamiliar."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Remember now, you are on parole, but restricted to this room."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Yes, through the door; the surroundings are not unfamiliar."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, through the door; the surroundings are not unfamiliar."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Right wheel; forward march.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was the judge's library, where I had hidden before at the coming of Captain Le Gaire, and she paused in the doorway, glancing curiously about.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE RETURN OF LE GAIRE "I shall endeavor to make it as little unpleasant as I can," she rejoined, "but will demand obedience.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, through the door; the surroundings are not unfamiliar."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Remember now, you are on parole, but restricted to this room."
