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Chapter XXI
SIR RICHARD MAKES PLANS. Johanna had had a long time to herself in Todd's shop now. When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage. She began to look about her. "As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “She began to look about her.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She began to look about her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"”
extremely frightening or unpleasant
From this reading “"As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Johanna had had a long time to herself in Todd's shop now.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Johanna had had a long time to herself in Todd's shop now.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She began to look about her.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Johanna had had a long time to herself in Todd's shop now.”
in the direction of
From this reading “"As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “"As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"”
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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 Johanna had had a long time to herself in Todd's shop now.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She began to look about her.
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From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
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From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
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From this reading "As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She began to look about her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"
extremely frightening or unpleasant
From this reading "As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Johanna had had a long time to herself in Todd's shop now.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She began to look about her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Johanna had had a long time to herself in Todd's shop now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Johanna had had a long time to herself in Todd's shop now.
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From this reading Johanna had had a long time to herself in Todd's shop now.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Johanna had had a long time to herself in Todd's shop now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She began to look about her.
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From this reading SIR RICHARD MAKES PLANS.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Johanna had had a long time to herself in Todd's shop now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR RICHARD MAKES PLANS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR RICHARD MAKES PLANS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Johanna had had a long time to herself in Todd's shop now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR RICHARD MAKES PLANS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Johanna had had a long time to herself in Todd's shop now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Johanna had had a long time to herself in Todd's shop now.
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From this reading Johanna had had a long time to herself in Todd's shop now.
in the direction of
From this reading "As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"
at the time that
From this reading When first he left upon that expedition of murder, she had almost been afraid to stir, for she had feared he might momentarily return; but as his stay became longer and longer protracted, she plucked up courage.
but in spite of that
From this reading "As yet," she said to herself, "what has been done towards arriving at a solution of the mysteries of this dreadful place?"
