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Chapter VIII
I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead. "I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered. "Ha! sayest thou so? Well, I give ye your lives, ye two. Begone!
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.”
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “"Ha! sayest thou so?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
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From this reading Begone!
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From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
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From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
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From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
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From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
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From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
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From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
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From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
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From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
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From this reading Well, I give ye your lives, ye two.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.
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From this reading "Ha! sayest thou so?
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
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From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
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From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
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From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
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From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well, I give ye your lives, ye two.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
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From this reading "Ha! sayest thou so?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Ha! sayest thou so?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
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From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Ha! sayest thou so?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think it well they should live, Great Great One, for they are innocent of the other's ill-doing," she answered.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I looked at Lalusini and saw that her eyes were full of pity for these two horribly frightened women crouching there before the King, and then I knew that her heart was not dark and fierce as that of Nangeza, else had they certainly been dead.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Well, I give ye your lives, ye two.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Well, I give ye your lives, ye two.
