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Chapter II
The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope. In the midst of darkness, the humblest rush-light acquires brilliancy. “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol. “Perhaps you would do well to wait a little,” answered M. Daburon. “This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.”
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Perhaps you would do well to wait a little,” answered M. Daburon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Perhaps you would do well to wait a little,” answered M. Daburon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Perhaps you would do well to wait a little,” answered M. Daburon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Perhaps you would do well to wait a little,” answered M. Daburon.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ““Perhaps you would do well to wait a little,” answered M. Daburon.”
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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 “Perhaps you would do well to wait a little,” answered M. Daburon.
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From this reading In the midst of darkness, the humblest rush-light acquires brilliancy.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Perhaps you would do well to wait a little,” answered M. Daburon.
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From this reading “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.
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From this reading The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.
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From this reading “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.
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From this reading In the midst of darkness, the humblest rush-light acquires brilliancy.
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From this reading “Perhaps you would do well to wait a little,” answered M. Daburon.
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From this reading The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.
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From this reading In the midst of darkness, the humblest rush-light acquires brilliancy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.”
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From this reading The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Perhaps you would do well to wait a little,” answered M. Daburon.
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From this reading “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.
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From this reading The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.
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From this reading “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.
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From this reading The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.
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From this reading In the midst of darkness, the humblest rush-light acquires brilliancy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.
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From this reading “This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.”
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Perhaps you would do well to wait a little,” answered M. Daburon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the midst of darkness, the humblest rush-light acquires brilliancy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Perhaps you would do well to wait a little,” answered M. Daburon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the midst of darkness, the humblest rush-light acquires brilliancy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two last depositions awakened in M. Daburon’s mind some slight gleams of hope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Perhaps you would do well to wait a little,” answered M. Daburon.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Perhaps you would do well to wait a little,” answered M. Daburon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This man was seen on Sunday morning; we will inquire into Widow Lerouge’s movements on that day.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Perhaps you would do well to wait a little,” answered M. Daburon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I will go at once to Bougival, sir, if you approve of this step,” suggested Gevrol.
