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Chapter XIV
CALVINISTS IN COUNCIL. While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey. "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name. Perhaps it is not unknown to you. I am John Calvin."
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following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “CALVINISTS IN COUNCIL.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.”
difficult to explain or understand
From this reading “While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Perhaps it is not unknown to you.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “"Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.”
during the time that
From this reading “While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.”
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From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am John Calvin."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am John Calvin."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CALVINISTS IN COUNCIL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading CALVINISTS IN COUNCIL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CALVINISTS IN COUNCIL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps it is not unknown to you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it is not unknown to you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
difficult to explain or understand
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps it is not unknown to you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps it is not unknown to you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps it is not unknown to you.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
during the time that
From this reading While the events narrated in the previous chapter were occurring at his house, Christian Lebrenn was climbing in the company of his mysterious guest the slope of Montmartre, along the path that led to the abbey.
which person or people
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Monsieur Lebrenn," said Monsieur John, who had been in deep silence, "I should feel guilty of an act of ingratitude and of mistrust were I any longer to withhold from you my name.
