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Chapter X
"Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent." L'ESTRANGE. The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it. Both, probably. It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
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later than; following
From this reading “It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “"Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “"Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.”
not affected by alcohol
From this reading “It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
later than; following
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both, probably.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
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From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
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From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
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From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
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From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
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From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
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From this reading L'ESTRANGE.
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From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
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From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
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From this reading Both, probably.
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From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
not affected by alcohol
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
