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Chapter IX
“As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body. I had him stuffed, for in spite of all I was fond of him. If he acted as he did it was because he loved me, was it not?” The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework. Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.”
for the reason that
From this reading “If he acted as he did it was because he loved me, was it not?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.”
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
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From this reading If he acted as he did it was because he loved me, was it not?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
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From this reading I had him stuffed, for in spite of all I was fond of him.
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From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.
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From this reading The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
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From this reading “As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.
for the reason that
From this reading If he acted as he did it was because he loved me, was it not?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.
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From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If he acted as he did it was because he loved me, was it not?”
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From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
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From this reading I had him stuffed, for in spite of all I was fond of him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
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From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had him stuffed, for in spite of all I was fond of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he acted as he did it was because he loved me, was it not?”
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From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had him stuffed, for in spite of all I was fond of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had him stuffed, for in spite of all I was fond of him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he acted as he did it was because he loved me, was it not?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had him stuffed, for in spite of all I was fond of him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he acted as he did it was because he loved me, was it not?”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If he acted as he did it was because he loved me, was it not?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he acted as he did it was because he loved me, was it not?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he acted as he did it was because he loved me, was it not?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had him stuffed, for in spite of all I was fond of him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had him stuffed, for in spite of all I was fond of him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had him stuffed, for in spite of all I was fond of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “As for Mouton, his back was broken by the fall, The janitor picked up his body.
belonging to which person
From this reading The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Emma, with sorrowful heart, had forgotten about the predicted death--or, at least, she did not allude to it again, and she left, giving the woman five francs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old woman was silent and began to stroke the lifeless animal whose body trembled on its iron framework.
