Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The abbess had doffed her black vestments to array herself in a long white robe.

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From this reading WARRIOR AND ABBESS.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading When he appeared in the hall where Meroflede awaited him, he found her alone.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WARRIOR AND ABBESS.

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From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

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From this reading When he appeared in the hall where Meroflede awaited him, he found her alone.

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From this reading The abbess had doffed her black vestments to array herself in a long white robe.

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From this reading When he appeared in the hall where Meroflede awaited him, he found her alone.

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From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

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From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

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From this reading The abbess had doffed her black vestments to array herself in a long white robe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

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From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

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From this reading The abbess had doffed her black vestments to array herself in a long white robe.

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From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading When he appeared in the hall where Meroflede awaited him, he found her alone.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The abbess had doffed her black vestments to array herself in a long white robe.

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From this reading A light veil half hid the tresses of her thick and reddish hair.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

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From this reading When he appeared in the hall where Meroflede awaited him, he found her alone.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When he appeared in the hall where Meroflede awaited him, he found her alone.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When he appeared in the hall where Meroflede awaited him, he found her alone.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The abbess had doffed her black vestments to array herself in a long white robe.

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From this reading A light veil half hid the tresses of her thick and reddish hair.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When he appeared in the hall where Meroflede awaited him, he found her alone.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

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From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When he appeared in the hall where Meroflede awaited him, he found her alone.

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From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

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From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

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From this reading A light veil half hid the tresses of her thick and reddish hair.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The abbess had doffed her black vestments to array herself in a long white robe.

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From this reading When he appeared in the hall where Meroflede awaited him, he found her alone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

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From this reading A light veil half hid the tresses of her thick and reddish hair.

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From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

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From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

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From this reading The abbess had doffed her black vestments to array herself in a long white robe.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

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From this reading A light veil half hid the tresses of her thick and reddish hair.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

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From this reading A light veil half hid the tresses of her thick and reddish hair.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A light veil half hid the tresses of her thick and reddish hair.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The abbess had doffed her black vestments to array herself in a long white robe.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WARRIOR AND ABBESS.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess.

at the time that

From this reading When he appeared in the hall where Meroflede awaited him, he found her alone.

in or at the place that

From this reading When he appeared in the hall where Meroflede awaited him, he found her alone.

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From this reading The abbess had doffed her black vestments to array herself in a long white robe.