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Chapter XVII
_Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying. The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh. Georg and I leaped forward. Argo was standing transfixed by surprise at what Wolfgar had done; and as the beam died, Georg was upon him. "One moment!"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Argo was standing transfixed by surprise at what Wolfgar had done; and as the beam died, Georg was upon him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Georg and I leaped forward.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"One moment!"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Argo was standing transfixed by surprise at what Wolfgar had done; and as the beam died, Georg was upon him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Argo was standing transfixed by surprise at what Wolfgar had done; and as the beam died, Georg was upon him.”
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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 _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
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From this reading Argo was standing transfixed by surprise at what Wolfgar had done; and as the beam died, Georg was upon him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Argo was standing transfixed by surprise at what Wolfgar had done; and as the beam died, Georg was upon him.
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From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
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From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Argo was standing transfixed by surprise at what Wolfgar had done; and as the beam died, Georg was upon him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Argo was standing transfixed by surprise at what Wolfgar had done; and as the beam died, Georg was upon him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Argo was standing transfixed by surprise at what Wolfgar had done; and as the beam died, Georg was upon him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Georg and I leaped forward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
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From this reading Georg and I leaped forward.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Argo was standing transfixed by surprise at what Wolfgar had done; and as the beam died, Georg was upon him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
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From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Georg and I leaped forward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
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From this reading Georg and I leaped forward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
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From this reading "One moment!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
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From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One moment!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Argo was standing transfixed by surprise at what Wolfgar had done; and as the beam died, Georg was upon him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Argo was standing transfixed by surprise at what Wolfgar had done; and as the beam died, Georg was upon him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Argo was standing transfixed by surprise at what Wolfgar had done; and as the beam died, Georg was upon him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Argo was standing transfixed by surprise at what Wolfgar had done; and as the beam died, Georg was upon him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Argo was standing transfixed by surprise at what Wolfgar had done; and as the beam died, Georg was upon him.
at the time that
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The violet beam vanished as his body struck it--vanished with a hiss and splutter, and a puff of sulphuric smoke that mingled with the smell of burning garments and flesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Passing of a Friend_ Wolfgar was not dead; but when we picked him up it was obvious that he was dying.
