Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

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From this reading But no such handing over would be possible, unless Marie would acquiesce.

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

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

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

From this reading 'How is it to be?' said Michel to his niece the next morning.

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From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But no such handing over would be possible, unless Marie would acquiesce.

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From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

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From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

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

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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From this reading But no such handing over would be possible, unless Marie would acquiesce.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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

From this reading 'How is it to be?' said Michel to his niece the next morning.

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From this reading 'How is it to be?' said Michel to his niece the next morning.

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

From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

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

From this reading 'How is it to be?' said Michel to his niece the next morning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'How is it to be?' said Michel to his niece the next morning.

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From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

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From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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From this reading But no such handing over would be possible, unless Marie would acquiesce.

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From this reading 'How is it to be?' said Michel to his niece the next morning.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading 'How is it to be?' said Michel to his niece the next morning.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading 'How is it to be?' said Michel to his niece the next morning.

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From this reading 'How is it to be?' said Michel to his niece the next morning.

not any; not one

From this reading But no such handing over would be possible, unless Marie would acquiesce.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

above and across; more than

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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From this reading But no such handing over would be possible, unless Marie would acquiesce.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

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From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

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From this reading 'How is it to be?' said Michel to his niece the next morning.

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From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But no such handing over would be possible, unless Marie would acquiesce.

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From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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

From this reading 'How is it to be?' said Michel to his niece the next morning.

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From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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

From this reading 'How is it to be?' said Michel to his niece the next morning.

except if; if not

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

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

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

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From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

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

From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

during the time that

From this reading The question was asked downstairs in the little room, while Urmand was sitting at table in the chamber above waiting for the landlord.

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From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Michel Voss had begun to feel that his visitor would be very heavy on hand, having come there as a visitor and not as a man of business, unless he could be handed over to the woman-kind.