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Chapter XXXVIII
THE TRAITOR "I do not understand you, Ducaine," Lord Chelsford said slowly. "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten. I want you only to be consistent. I must know from whom you received this packet." "I cannot tell you, sir," I answered.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I cannot tell you, sir," I answered.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.”
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “"You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I must know from whom you received this packet."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I cannot tell you, sir," I answered.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE TRAITOR "I do not understand you, Ducaine," Lord Chelsford said slowly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.”
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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 "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I cannot tell you, sir," I answered.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
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From this reading "I cannot tell you, sir," I answered.
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From this reading THE TRAITOR "I do not understand you, Ducaine," Lord Chelsford said slowly.
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From this reading I want you only to be consistent.
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From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE TRAITOR "I do not understand you, Ducaine," Lord Chelsford said slowly.
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From this reading THE TRAITOR "I do not understand you, Ducaine," Lord Chelsford said slowly.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I must know from whom you received this packet."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE TRAITOR "I do not understand you, Ducaine," Lord Chelsford said slowly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAITOR "I do not understand you, Ducaine," Lord Chelsford said slowly.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must know from whom you received this packet."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE TRAITOR "I do not understand you, Ducaine," Lord Chelsford said slowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I want you only to be consistent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I must know from whom you received this packet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I must know from whom you received this packet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAITOR "I do not understand you, Ducaine," Lord Chelsford said slowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot tell you, sir," I answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAITOR "I do not understand you, Ducaine," Lord Chelsford said slowly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I cannot tell you, sir," I answered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAITOR "I do not understand you, Ducaine," Lord Chelsford said slowly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I must know from whom you received this packet."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAITOR "I do not understand you, Ducaine," Lord Chelsford said slowly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE TRAITOR "I do not understand you, Ducaine," Lord Chelsford said slowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I want you only to be consistent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I must know from whom you received this packet."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE TRAITOR "I do not understand you, Ducaine," Lord Chelsford said slowly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have been a faithful and valuable servant to your country, and you know very well that your services are not likely to be forgotten.
