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Chapter XXIX
A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan. He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia. Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses. Yes; he must see Sylvia. Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.”
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading “Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Yes; he must see Sylvia.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.”
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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 A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
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From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
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From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yes; he must see Sylvia.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes; he must see Sylvia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
at the time that
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
which person or people
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes; he must see Sylvia.
