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Chapter XXVII
DINO'S HOME-COMING. "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase. I shall come back in a few months' time to claim my bride." Elizabeth smiled rather sadly. "Very well," she said.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I shall come back in a few months' time to claim my bride."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.”
not one, and not any
From this reading “"It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall come back in a few months' time to claim my bride."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I shall come back in a few months' time to claim my bride."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Very well," she said.”
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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 I shall come back in a few months' time to claim my bride."
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From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I shall come back in a few months' time to claim my bride."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
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From this reading I shall come back in a few months' time to claim my bride."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I shall come back in a few months' time to claim my bride."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I shall come back in a few months' time to claim my bride."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DINO'S HOME-COMING.
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From this reading Elizabeth smiled rather sadly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I shall come back in a few months' time to claim my bride."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
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From this reading DINO'S HOME-COMING.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I shall come back in a few months' time to claim my bride."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I shall come back in a few months' time to claim my bride."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
not one, and not any
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elizabeth smiled rather sadly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elizabeth smiled rather sadly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall come back in a few months' time to claim my bride."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Very well," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elizabeth smiled rather sadly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
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From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I shall come back in a few months' time to claim my bride."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very well," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very well," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is to be understood," said Percival, two or three days later, with an affectation of great precision, "that I surrender none of my rights by going on this wild-goose chase.
