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Chapter XXXV
A TORTURED WITNESS. There is a profound sensation in the court room. Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks. She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness." "He is Sir Clifford Heathercliffe, and my elder brother."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."”
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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 A TORTURED WITNESS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
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From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
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From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
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From this reading "He is Sir Clifford Heathercliffe, and my elder brother."
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From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
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From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
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From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is Sir Clifford Heathercliffe, and my elder brother."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
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From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
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From this reading There is a profound sensation in the court room.
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From this reading "He is Sir Clifford Heathercliffe, and my elder brother."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
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From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
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From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is Sir Clifford Heathercliffe, and my elder brother."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
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From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a profound sensation in the court room.
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From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a profound sensation in the court room.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "He is Sir Clifford Heathercliffe, and my elder brother."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is a profound sensation in the court room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is a profound sensation in the court room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is a profound sensation in the court room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is Sir Clifford Heathercliffe, and my elder brother."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had chosen to hear nothing of his past, and so Mr. O'Meara has introduced the Honorable George Heathercliffe, that morning, saying only: "A most important witness, Constance; a _strong_ witness."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is a profound sensation in the court room.
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From this reading There is a profound sensation in the court room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
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From this reading A TORTURED WITNESS.
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From this reading Constance Wardour catches her breath, and bends forward to look at her lover, the color coming and going hotly in her cheeks.
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From this reading A TORTURED WITNESS.
