Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

later than; following

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

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From this reading The cold air entering by the open window, whipped his sluggish blood.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The following morning, Laurent awoke fresh and fit.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But the bite Camille had given him stung as if his skin had been branded with a red-hot iron.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

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From this reading The following morning, Laurent awoke fresh and fit.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

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From this reading But the bite Camille had given him stung as if his skin had been branded with a red-hot iron.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The cold air entering by the open window, whipped his sluggish blood.

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From this reading But the bite Camille had given him stung as if his skin had been branded with a red-hot iron.

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From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the bite Camille had given him stung as if his skin had been branded with a red-hot iron.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The cold air entering by the open window, whipped his sluggish blood.

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From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

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From this reading But the bite Camille had given him stung as if his skin had been branded with a red-hot iron.

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From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

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From this reading The cold air entering by the open window, whipped his sluggish blood.

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From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

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From this reading The cold air entering by the open window, whipped his sluggish blood.

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From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

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From this reading The following morning, Laurent awoke fresh and fit.

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From this reading The following morning, Laurent awoke fresh and fit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

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From this reading The following morning, Laurent awoke fresh and fit.

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From this reading But the bite Camille had given him stung as if his skin had been branded with a red-hot iron.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had slept well.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had slept well.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But the bite Camille had given him stung as if his skin had been branded with a red-hot iron.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The cold air entering by the open window, whipped his sluggish blood.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But the bite Camille had given him stung as if his skin had been branded with a red-hot iron.

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From this reading But the bite Camille had given him stung as if his skin had been branded with a red-hot iron.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

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From this reading The following morning, Laurent awoke fresh and fit.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The following morning, Laurent awoke fresh and fit.

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From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

not any; not one

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The cold air entering by the open window, whipped his sluggish blood.

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From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

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From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

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From this reading But the bite Camille had given him stung as if his skin had been branded with a red-hot iron.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

went away to a private place

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

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From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But the bite Camille had given him stung as if his skin had been branded with a red-hot iron.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had slept well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The cold air entering by the open window, whipped his sluggish blood.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But the bite Camille had given him stung as if his skin had been branded with a red-hot iron.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The following morning, Laurent awoke fresh and fit.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He had no clear recollection of the scenes of the previous day, and had it not been for the burning sensation at his neck, he might have thought that he had retired to rest after a calm evening.

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From this reading He had slept well.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading The cold air entering by the open window, whipped his sluggish blood.

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From this reading The cold air entering by the open window, whipped his sluggish blood.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the bite Camille had given him stung as if his skin had been branded with a red-hot iron.