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Chapter XXIII
VOLLEYS OF QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED. Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do. He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time. "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added. "I am perfectly willing," said Bolly.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “VOLLEYS OF QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “VOLLEYS OF QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.”
released from a duty or job
From this reading “He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.”
except if; if not
From this reading “"You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.”
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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 He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
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From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
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From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am perfectly willing," said Bolly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VOLLEYS OF QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.
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From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading VOLLEYS OF QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.
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From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading VOLLEYS OF QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
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From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
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From this reading "I am perfectly willing," said Bolly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
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From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
released from a duty or job
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
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From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
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From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
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From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am perfectly willing," said Bolly.
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From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
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From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VOLLEYS OF QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
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From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am perfectly willing," said Bolly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VOLLEYS OF QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am perfectly willing," said Bolly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
except if; if not
From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VOLLEYS OF QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
at the time that
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
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From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
