Chapter XII

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

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

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From this reading AN ACT OF ABDICATION.

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From this reading AN ACT OF ABDICATION.

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From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN ACT OF ABDICATION.

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

From this reading The night brought me little rest and no wisdom.

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

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

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From this reading I wanted to assert myself, to show the women that I was not to be driven, and Hammerfeldt that I was not to be led.

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

From this reading I wanted to assert myself, to show the women that I was not to be driven, and Hammerfeldt that I was not to be led.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being diffident, I sought a mask in violence.

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

From this reading The night brought me little rest and no wisdom.

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From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

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From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

having a strong wish to do or obtain something

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

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From this reading Being diffident, I sought a mask in violence.

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From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

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From this reading I wanted to assert myself, to show the women that I was not to be driven, and Hammerfeldt that I was not to be led.

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From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

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From this reading I wanted to assert myself, to show the women that I was not to be driven, and Hammerfeldt that I was not to be led.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Being diffident, I sought a mask in violence.

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

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

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From this reading I wanted to assert myself, to show the women that I was not to be driven, and Hammerfeldt that I was not to be led.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The night brought me little rest and no wisdom.

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From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

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From this reading Being diffident, I sought a mask in violence.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The night brought me little rest and no wisdom.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I wanted to assert myself, to show the women that I was not to be driven, and Hammerfeldt that I was not to be led.

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From this reading The night brought me little rest and no wisdom.

not any; not one

From this reading The night brought me little rest and no wisdom.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

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From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

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From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ACT OF ABDICATION.

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From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

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From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The night brought me little rest and no wisdom.

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From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

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

From this reading I wanted to assert myself, to show the women that I was not to be driven, and Hammerfeldt that I was not to be led.

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

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

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

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I wanted to assert myself, to show the women that I was not to be driven, and Hammerfeldt that I was not to be led.

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

From this reading The night brought me little rest and no wisdom.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

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

From this reading I wanted to assert myself, to show the women that I was not to be driven, and Hammerfeldt that I was not to be led.

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From this reading Being diffident, I sought a mask in violence.

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From this reading I wanted to assert myself, to show the women that I was not to be driven, and Hammerfeldt that I was not to be led.

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

From this reading I wanted to assert myself, to show the women that I was not to be driven, and Hammerfeldt that I was not to be led.

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From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading As though its own strength were not enough, my passion sought and found an ally in a defiant obstinacy, which now made me desirous of doing what the Countess asked for its own sake as well as for hers.

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From this reading The night brought me little rest and no wisdom.

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

From this reading I wanted to assert myself, to show the women that I was not to be driven, and Hammerfeldt that I was not to be led.