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Chapter XIV
_The King Explains_. The first who recovered his voice and presence of mind was Benson. "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure. When he had gone, the prince threw himself at the king's feet, crying: "Pardon, pardon, my liege!"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The first who recovered his voice and presence of mind was Benson.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “When he had gone, the prince threw himself at the king's feet, crying:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The first who recovered his voice and presence of mind was Benson.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first who recovered his voice and presence of mind was Benson.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he had gone, the prince threw himself at the king's feet, crying:
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From this reading The first who recovered his voice and presence of mind was Benson.
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From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
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From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
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From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
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From this reading When he had gone, the prince threw himself at the king's feet, crying:
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
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From this reading _The King Explains_.
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From this reading When he had gone, the prince threw himself at the king's feet, crying:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The first who recovered his voice and presence of mind was Benson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
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From this reading When he had gone, the prince threw himself at the king's feet, crying:
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had gone, the prince threw himself at the king's feet, crying:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When he had gone, the prince threw himself at the king's feet, crying:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first who recovered his voice and presence of mind was Benson.
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From this reading _The King Explains_.
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From this reading When he had gone, the prince threw himself at the king's feet, crying:
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From this reading "Pardon, pardon, my liege!"
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From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
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From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The first who recovered his voice and presence of mind was Benson.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Pardon, pardon, my liege!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first who recovered his voice and presence of mind was Benson.
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From this reading "Pardon, pardon, my liege!"
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From this reading The first who recovered his voice and presence of mind was Benson.
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From this reading When he had gone, the prince threw himself at the king's feet, crying:
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From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
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From this reading The first who recovered his voice and presence of mind was Benson.
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From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The King Explains_.
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From this reading When he had gone, the prince threw himself at the king's feet, crying:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
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From this reading The first who recovered his voice and presence of mind was Benson.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first who recovered his voice and presence of mind was Benson.
at the time that
From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
which person or people
From this reading The first who recovered his voice and presence of mind was Benson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
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From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did your lordship ring for coffee?" he asked, quietly; and when he was told "Yes," he bowed and withdrew, with majestic composure.
