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Chapter XI
The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion. Of what use to wake? Sleep is blissful and calm when the loved one is near. Thus it was late when Paul at last opened his eyes. He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.”
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Thus it was late when Paul at last opened his eyes.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Sleep is blissful and calm when the loved one is near.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.”
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus it was late when Paul at last opened his eyes.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
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From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
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From this reading Sleep is blissful and calm when the loved one is near.
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From this reading Sleep is blissful and calm when the loved one is near.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
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From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
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From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
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From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
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From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
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From this reading Thus it was late when Paul at last opened his eyes.
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From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
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From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was late when Paul at last opened his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sleep is blissful and calm when the loved one is near.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was late when Paul at last opened his eyes.
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From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thus it was late when Paul at last opened his eyes.
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From this reading Thus it was late when Paul at last opened his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sleep is blissful and calm when the loved one is near.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sleep is blissful and calm when the loved one is near.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of what use to wake?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sleep is blissful and calm when the loved one is near.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
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From this reading Thus it was late when Paul at last opened his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus it was late when Paul at last opened his eyes.
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From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sleep is blissful and calm when the loved one is near.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus it was late when Paul at last opened his eyes.
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From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of what use to wake?
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From this reading Of what use to wake?
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From this reading He found himself alone, and heard his lady's voice singing softly from the sitting-room beyond, and through the open door he could perceive her stretched on the tiger, already dressed, reclining among the silk pillows, her guitar held in her hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of what use to wake?
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and even through the silk blinds they could hear the rain drip in monotonous fashion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of what use to wake?
at the time that
From this reading Sleep is blissful and calm when the loved one is near.
