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Chapter XXIX
IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban. "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform. "A startling change. Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly. Every diplomatic action has been broken off.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Every diplomatic action has been broken off.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Every diplomatic action has been broken off.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Every diplomatic action has been broken off.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.”
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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 startling change.
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From this reading Every diplomatic action has been broken off.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
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From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
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From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
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From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every diplomatic action has been broken off.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Every diplomatic action has been broken off.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
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From this reading "A startling change.
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From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
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From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
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From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
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From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
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From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
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From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
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From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
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From this reading Every diplomatic action has been broken off.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every diplomatic action has been broken off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
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From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
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From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
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From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
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From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
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From this reading Every diplomatic action has been broken off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
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From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
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From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
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From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
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From this reading "A startling change.
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From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
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From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
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From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
