Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading A DREARY NIGHT.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Elwood fell about twenty feet, striking the solid earth, without losing his own perpendicular position.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

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

From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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

From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was considerably pained, but not seriously hurt.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

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From this reading He was considerably pained, but not seriously hurt.

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From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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From this reading A DREARY NIGHT.

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From this reading Elwood fell about twenty feet, striking the solid earth, without losing his own perpendicular position.

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From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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From this reading Elwood fell about twenty feet, striking the solid earth, without losing his own perpendicular position.

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From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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From this reading Elwood fell about twenty feet, striking the solid earth, without losing his own perpendicular position.

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From this reading Elwood fell about twenty feet, striking the solid earth, without losing his own perpendicular position.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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

From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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

From this reading He was considerably pained, but not seriously hurt.

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

From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

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

From this reading Elwood fell about twenty feet, striking the solid earth, without losing his own perpendicular position.

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From this reading He was considerably pained, but not seriously hurt.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

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From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

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From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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From this reading Elwood fell about twenty feet, striking the solid earth, without losing his own perpendicular position.

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From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

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From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

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From this reading A DREARY NIGHT.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was considerably pained, but not seriously hurt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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From this reading Elwood fell about twenty feet, striking the solid earth, without losing his own perpendicular position.

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From this reading He was considerably pained, but not seriously hurt.

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

From this reading Elwood fell about twenty feet, striking the solid earth, without losing his own perpendicular position.

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

From this reading Elwood fell about twenty feet, striking the solid earth, without losing his own perpendicular position.

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From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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

From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

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From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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From this reading He was considerably pained, but not seriously hurt.

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From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

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From this reading Elwood fell about twenty feet, striking the solid earth, without losing his own perpendicular position.

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From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

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From this reading Elwood fell about twenty feet, striking the solid earth, without losing his own perpendicular position.

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

From this reading Elwood fell about twenty feet, striking the solid earth, without losing his own perpendicular position.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

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From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

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

From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

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From this reading Elwood fell about twenty feet, striking the solid earth, without losing his own perpendicular position.

up to a particular time

From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was considerably pained, but not seriously hurt.

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From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

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From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

in or at the place that

From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading His rifle had fallen from his hand, and was not found again until daybreak, as not knowing where he stood, whether upon the edge of some precipice or ravine, he scarcely dared move a limb.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ah! if the night was so weary to the watchers by the river shore, it was much more so to him for whom they thus lay awake.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Elwood fell about twenty feet, striking the solid earth, without losing his own perpendicular position.