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After having passed with tolerable ease through the subterranean passage, which, however, did not admit of their holding themselves erect, the two friends reached the further end of the corridor, into which the abbé’s ce
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After having passed with tolerable ease through the subterranean passage, which, however, did not admit of their holding themselves erect, the two friends reached the further end of the corridor, into which the abbé’s cell opened; from that point the passage became much narrower, and barely permitted one to creep through on hands and knees.
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A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading “which the abbé’s cell opened; from that point the passage became much”
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading “After having passed with tolerable ease through the subterranean”
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From this reading narrower, and barely permitted one to creep through on hands and knees.
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From this reading narrower, and barely permitted one to creep through on hands and knees.
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From this reading which the abbé’s cell opened; from that point the passage became much
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading which the abbé’s cell opened; from that point the passage became much
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From this reading erect, the two friends reached the further end of the corridor, into
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From this reading narrower, and barely permitted one to creep through on hands and knees.
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From this reading passage, which, however, did not admit of their holding themselves
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From this reading After having passed with tolerable ease through the subterranean
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From this reading erect, the two friends reached the further end of the corridor, into
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From this reading erect, the two friends reached the further end of the corridor, into
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From this reading erect, the two friends reached the further end of the corridor, into
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From this reading which the abbé’s cell opened; from that point the passage became much
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From this reading erect, the two friends reached the further end of the corridor, into
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From this reading narrower, and barely permitted one to creep through on hands and knees.
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From this reading After having passed with tolerable ease through the subterranean
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From this reading passage, which, however, did not admit of their holding themselves
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From this reading passage, which, however, did not admit of their holding themselves
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From this reading erect, the two friends reached the further end of the corridor, into
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From this reading narrower, and barely permitted one to creep through on hands and knees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading which the abbé’s cell opened; from that point the passage became much
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From this reading narrower, and barely permitted one to creep through on hands and knees.
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From this reading passage, which, however, did not admit of their holding themselves
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From this reading passage, which, however, did not admit of their holding themselves
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From this reading narrower, and barely permitted one to creep through on hands and knees.
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From this reading narrower, and barely permitted one to creep through on hands and knees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading which the abbé’s cell opened; from that point the passage became much
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From this reading passage, which, however, did not admit of their holding themselves
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From this reading After having passed with tolerable ease through the subterranean
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From this reading narrower, and barely permitted one to creep through on hands and knees.
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From this reading which the abbé’s cell opened; from that point the passage became much
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From this reading erect, the two friends reached the further end of the corridor, into
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading After having passed with tolerable ease through the subterranean
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From this reading which the abbé’s cell opened; from that point the passage became much
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From this reading After having passed with tolerable ease through the subterranean
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From this reading passage, which, however, did not admit of their holding themselves
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From this reading passage, which, however, did not admit of their holding themselves
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From this reading After having passed with tolerable ease through the subterranean
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From this reading narrower, and barely permitted one to creep through on hands and knees.
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From this reading After having passed with tolerable ease through the subterranean
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From this reading erect, the two friends reached the further end of the corridor, into
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From this reading passage, which, however, did not admit of their holding themselves
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From this reading After having passed with tolerable ease through the subterranean
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What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 017: The Abbé’s Chamber?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "After having passed with tolerable ease through the subterranean...", what tone does the author establish?
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