Chapter XII

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

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mademoiselle de Verneuil, who seemed to be in real distress, was silent.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “What can I do to soothe you?”

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From this reading Mademoiselle de Verneuil, who seemed to be in real distress, was silent.

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

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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From this reading “How have I displeased you?” he said.

extreme sadness or suffering

From this reading Mademoiselle de Verneuil, who seemed to be in real distress, was silent.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “What can I do to soothe you?”

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From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “How have I displeased you?” he said.

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

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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From this reading “How have I displeased you?” he said.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “How have I displeased you?” he said.

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

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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From this reading Mademoiselle de Verneuil, who seemed to be in real distress, was silent.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Tell me your name.”

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From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Tell me your name.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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

From this reading Mademoiselle de Verneuil, who seemed to be in real distress, was silent.

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

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Mademoiselle de Verneuil, who seemed to be in real distress, was silent.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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

From this reading Mademoiselle de Verneuil, who seemed to be in real distress, was silent.

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

From this reading “What can I do to soothe you?”

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

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Tell me your name.”

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

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

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

From this reading Mademoiselle de Verneuil, who seemed to be in real distress, was silent.

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

From this reading Mademoiselle de Verneuil, who seemed to be in real distress, was silent.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What can I do to soothe you?”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

which person or people

From this reading Mademoiselle de Verneuil, who seemed to be in real distress, was silent.

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From this reading “Why has my rash indiscretion, which sought to give a future to our present meeting, destroyed the happiness of it?” he said, taking her hand, which she left in his unconsciously.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How have I displeased you?” he said.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Tell me your name.”