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Chapter XV
THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come." Then as quickly retreated. "Oh, heavens!" sighed the pale lady, pressing her hands convulsively to her bosom. "Now be strong as a man," whispered Krizsanowski. "The decisive moment is at hand!"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"The decisive moment is at hand!"”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “"Oh, heavens!" sighed the pale lady, pressing her hands convulsively to her bosom.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."”
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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 THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
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From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then as quickly retreated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The decisive moment is at hand!"
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From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Now be strong as a man," whispered Krizsanowski.
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From this reading "Oh, heavens!" sighed the pale lady, pressing her hands convulsively to her bosom.
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From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
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From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
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From this reading "Oh, heavens!" sighed the pale lady, pressing her hands convulsively to her bosom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The decisive moment is at hand!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
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From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
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From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
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From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
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From this reading "The decisive moment is at hand!"
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading "Oh, heavens!" sighed the pale lady, pressing her hands convulsively to her bosom.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
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From this reading "Oh, heavens!" sighed the pale lady, pressing her hands convulsively to her bosom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, heavens!" sighed the pale lady, pressing her hands convulsively to her bosom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
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From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The decisive moment is at hand!"
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From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now be strong as a man," whispered Krizsanowski.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The decisive moment is at hand!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now be strong as a man," whispered Krizsanowski.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, heavens!" sighed the pale lady, pressing her hands convulsively to her bosom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, heavens!" sighed the pale lady, pressing her hands convulsively to her bosom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then as quickly retreated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then as quickly retreated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, heavens!" sighed the pale lady, pressing her hands convulsively to her bosom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now be strong as a man," whispered Krizsanowski.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
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From this reading Then as quickly retreated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
at the time that
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MONSTER Krizsanowski had just ended his report of the St. Petersburg conference--to which a pale lady had lent most careful attention--when the duenna, keeping guard, entered hurriedly, and whispered, "Araktseieff has come."
