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Chapter XXXIX
Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading. Gregory's voice she did not hear. No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist. Mrs. Talcott turned the knob of the door and slightly pushed it. A heavy weight at once was flung against it.
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “A heavy weight at once was flung against it.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Gregory's voice she did not hear.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A heavy weight at once was flung against it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.”
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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 Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A heavy weight at once was flung against it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
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From this reading No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.
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From this reading No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.
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From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Gregory's voice she did not hear.
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From this reading Mrs. Talcott turned the knob of the door and slightly pushed it.
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From this reading No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.
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From this reading A heavy weight at once was flung against it.
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From this reading Gregory's voice she did not hear.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Gregory's voice she did not hear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
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From this reading A heavy weight at once was flung against it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Talcott turned the knob of the door and slightly pushed it.
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From this reading Mrs. Talcott turned the knob of the door and slightly pushed it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gregory's voice she did not hear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A heavy weight at once was flung against it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott turned the knob of the door and slightly pushed it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott turned the knob of the door and slightly pushed it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott turned the knob of the door and slightly pushed it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Talcott, as she descended the staircase, heard in the little sitting-room a voice, the voice of Mercedes, speaking on and on, in a deep-toned, continuous roll of vehement demonstration, passionate protest, subtle threat and pleading.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A heavy weight at once was flung against it.
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From this reading A heavy weight at once was flung against it.
in or at the place that
From this reading No doubt he stood where she had left him, at the other side of the table, confronting his antagonist.
