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Chapter VI
“Can I go?” whispered Alessandro. “No, no.” replied the Senora, impatiently. “He may wake any minute.” Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window. Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ““He may wake any minute.””
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““No, no.” replied the Senora, impatiently.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window.”
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
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From this reading “Can I go?” whispered Alessandro.
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From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window.
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From this reading “He may wake any minute.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
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From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
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From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
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From this reading Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Can I go?” whispered Alessandro.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
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From this reading “Can I go?” whispered Alessandro.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He may wake any minute.”
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From this reading Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Can I go?” whispered Alessandro.
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From this reading “No, no.” replied the Senora, impatiently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “He may wake any minute.”
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From this reading “He may wake any minute.”
not any; not one
From this reading “No, no.” replied the Senora, impatiently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “No, no.” replied the Senora, impatiently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “No, no.” replied the Senora, impatiently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “No, no.” replied the Senora, impatiently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He may wake any minute.”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Father Salvierderra was kneeling on one side of the bed, the Senora at the other, Ramona at the foot,--all praying; the silence was so great that the slight sounds of the rosary beads slipping against each other seemed loud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Can I go?” whispered Alessandro.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alessandro looked troubled, but bowed his head submissively, and remained standing by the window.
