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Chapter XXX
The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly: 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil. I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.' Rosselin listened and made no reply. Othmar continued with impatience.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Othmar continued with impatience.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
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From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
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From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
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From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
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From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
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From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
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From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
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From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Othmar continued with impatience.
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From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
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From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
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From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
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From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
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From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
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From this reading Othmar continued with impatience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
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From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
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From this reading Rosselin listened and made no reply.
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From this reading Rosselin listened and made no reply.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
not any; not one
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
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From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
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From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
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From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
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From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
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From this reading Rosselin listened and made no reply.
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From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
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From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
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From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
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From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading Othmar continued with impatience.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
