Chapter VI.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXXI
D’ARTAGNAN AND THE ENGLISHMAN D’Artagnan followed Milady without being perceived by her. He saw her get into her carriage, and heard her order the coachman to drive to St. Germain. It was useless to try to keep pace on foot with a carriage drawn by two powerful horses. D’Artagnan therefore returned to the Rue Férou. In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
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a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading “D’ARTAGNAN AND THE ENGLISHMAN D’Artagnan followed Milady without being perceived by her.”
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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 It was useless to try to keep pace on foot with a carriage drawn by two powerful horses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading D’ARTAGNAN AND THE ENGLISHMAN D’Artagnan followed Milady without being perceived by her.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
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From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading D’ARTAGNAN AND THE ENGLISHMAN D’Artagnan followed Milady without being perceived by her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading D’ARTAGNAN AND THE ENGLISHMAN D’Artagnan followed Milady without being perceived by her.
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From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
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From this reading He saw her get into her carriage, and heard her order the coachman to drive to St. Germain.
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From this reading He saw her get into her carriage, and heard her order the coachman to drive to St. Germain.
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From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
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From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
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From this reading D’ARTAGNAN AND THE ENGLISHMAN D’Artagnan followed Milady without being perceived by her.
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From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
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From this reading It was useless to try to keep pace on foot with a carriage drawn by two powerful horses.
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From this reading He saw her get into her carriage, and heard her order the coachman to drive to St. Germain.
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From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading D’ARTAGNAN AND THE ENGLISHMAN D’Artagnan followed Milady without being perceived by her.
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From this reading D’ARTAGNAN AND THE ENGLISHMAN D’Artagnan followed Milady without being perceived by her.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was useless to try to keep pace on foot with a carriage drawn by two powerful horses.
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From this reading D’Artagnan therefore returned to the Rue Férou.
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From this reading He saw her get into her carriage, and heard her order the coachman to drive to St. Germain.
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From this reading He saw her get into her carriage, and heard her order the coachman to drive to St. Germain.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw her get into her carriage, and heard her order the coachman to drive to St. Germain.
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From this reading He saw her get into her carriage, and heard her order the coachman to drive to St. Germain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading D’ARTAGNAN AND THE ENGLISHMAN D’Artagnan followed Milady without being perceived by her.
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From this reading It was useless to try to keep pace on foot with a carriage drawn by two powerful horses.
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From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He saw her get into her carriage, and heard her order the coachman to drive to St. Germain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was useless to try to keep pace on foot with a carriage drawn by two powerful horses.
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From this reading It was useless to try to keep pace on foot with a carriage drawn by two powerful horses.
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From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
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From this reading D’ARTAGNAN AND THE ENGLISHMAN D’Artagnan followed Milady without being perceived by her.
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From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was useless to try to keep pace on foot with a carriage drawn by two powerful horses.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He saw her get into her carriage, and heard her order the coachman to drive to St. Germain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was useless to try to keep pace on foot with a carriage drawn by two powerful horses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading D’ARTAGNAN AND THE ENGLISHMAN D’Artagnan followed Milady without being perceived by her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was useless to try to keep pace on foot with a carriage drawn by two powerful horses.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading D’Artagnan therefore returned to the Rue Férou.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading D’Artagnan therefore returned to the Rue Férou.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw her get into her carriage, and heard her order the coachman to drive to St. Germain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw her get into her carriage, and heard her order the coachman to drive to St. Germain.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading D’ARTAGNAN AND THE ENGLISHMAN D’Artagnan followed Milady without being perceived by her.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading D’Artagnan therefore returned to the Rue Férou.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw her get into her carriage, and heard her order the coachman to drive to St. Germain.
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From this reading It was useless to try to keep pace on foot with a carriage drawn by two powerful horses.
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From this reading It was useless to try to keep pace on foot with a carriage drawn by two powerful horses.
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From this reading It was useless to try to keep pace on foot with a carriage drawn by two powerful horses.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was useless to try to keep pace on foot with a carriage drawn by two powerful horses.
which person or people
From this reading In the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before the house of a pastry cook, and was contemplating with ecstasy a cake of the most appetizing appearance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was useless to try to keep pace on foot with a carriage drawn by two powerful horses.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading D’ARTAGNAN AND THE ENGLISHMAN D’Artagnan followed Milady without being perceived by her.
What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter VI. HIS MAJESTY KING LOUIS XIII.?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "Chapter VI....", what tone does the author establish?
