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Chapter XIII
Oliver Delancey. "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again." We have said that Delmé saw Delancey once more. It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath. He had been dining with Mr. Belliston Græme, who possessed a villa in the neighbourhood.
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higher than, or over, something
From this reading “"Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He had been dining with Mr. Belliston Græme, who possessed a villa in the neighbourhood.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We have said that Delmé saw Delancey once more.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “We have said that Delmé saw Delancey once more.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."”
belonging to which person
From this reading “"Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."”
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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 It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath.
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From this reading It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been dining with Mr. Belliston Græme, who possessed a villa in the neighbourhood.
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From this reading He had been dining with Mr. Belliston Græme, who possessed a villa in the neighbourhood.
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From this reading It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading Oliver Delancey.
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From this reading We have said that Delmé saw Delancey once more.
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From this reading He had been dining with Mr. Belliston Græme, who possessed a villa in the neighbourhood.
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading He had been dining with Mr. Belliston Græme, who possessed a villa in the neighbourhood.
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath.
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have said that Delmé saw Delancey once more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been dining with Mr. Belliston Græme, who possessed a villa in the neighbourhood.
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From this reading It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath.
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From this reading It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath.
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading We have said that Delmé saw Delancey once more.
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From this reading He had been dining with Mr. Belliston Græme, who possessed a villa in the neighbourhood.
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From this reading He had been dining with Mr. Belliston Græme, who possessed a villa in the neighbourhood.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading Oliver Delancey.
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From this reading We have said that Delmé saw Delancey once more.
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath.
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From this reading It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath.
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading He had been dining with Mr. Belliston Græme, who possessed a villa in the neighbourhood.
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading We have said that Delmé saw Delancey once more.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading We have said that Delmé saw Delancey once more.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath.
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath.
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From this reading It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have said that Delmé saw Delancey once more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
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From this reading He had been dining with Mr. Belliston Græme, who possessed a villa in the neighbourhood.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have said that Delmé saw Delancey once more.
at the time that
From this reading It was at a later period of our story, when business had taken Sir Henry to Bath.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
which person or people
From this reading He had been dining with Mr. Belliston Græme, who possessed a villa in the neighbourhood.
belonging to which person
From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been dining with Mr. Belliston Græme, who possessed a villa in the neighbourhood.
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From this reading "Then the few, whose spirits float above the wreck of happiness, Are driven o'er the shoals of guilt, or ocean of excess; The magnet of their course is gone, or only points in vain The shore to which their shiver'd sail shall never reach again."
