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Chapter XXIV
AN UNFINISHED TALE. For a minute or two Methuselah mumbled inarticulately to himself. Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried. "We haven't got yet to the secret at all. Muriel, do try to set him right.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “For a minute or two Methuselah mumbled inarticulately to himself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Muriel, do try to set him right.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “"We haven't got yet to the secret at all.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “"We haven't got yet to the secret at all.”
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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 For a minute or two Methuselah mumbled inarticulately to himself.
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From this reading "We haven't got yet to the secret at all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNFINISHED TALE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We haven't got yet to the secret at all.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
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From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
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From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
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From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
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From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a minute or two Methuselah mumbled inarticulately to himself.
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From this reading "We haven't got yet to the secret at all.
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From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
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From this reading "We haven't got yet to the secret at all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Muriel, do try to set him right.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For a minute or two Methuselah mumbled inarticulately to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
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From this reading For a minute or two Methuselah mumbled inarticulately to himself.
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From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
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From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a minute or two Methuselah mumbled inarticulately to himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a minute or two Methuselah mumbled inarticulately to himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a minute or two Methuselah mumbled inarticulately to himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Muriel, do try to set him right.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a minute or two Methuselah mumbled inarticulately to himself.
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From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Muriel, do try to set him right.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "We haven't got yet to the secret at all.
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From this reading Muriel, do try to set him right.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNFINISHED TALE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a minute or two Methuselah mumbled inarticulately to himself.
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From this reading Muriel, do try to set him right.
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From this reading For a minute or two Methuselah mumbled inarticulately to himself.
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From this reading AN UNFINISHED TALE.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We haven't got yet to the secret at all.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, to their intense discomfiture, he began once more: "In the nineteenth year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, King Charles the Second, I, Nathaniel Cross--" "Oh, this will never do," Felix cried.
but in spite of that
From this reading "We haven't got yet to the secret at all.
