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Chapter III
I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me. Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination! My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep. The dream was interrupted by the sudden return of Billy. He was white as the tablecloth and trembling all over.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “The dream was interrupted by the sudden return of Billy.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The dream was interrupted by the sudden return of Billy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “He was white as the tablecloth and trembling all over.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The dream was interrupted by the sudden return of Billy.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination!”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination!
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From this reading He was white as the tablecloth and trembling all over.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was white as the tablecloth and trembling all over.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
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From this reading The dream was interrupted by the sudden return of Billy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The dream was interrupted by the sudden return of Billy.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.
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From this reading Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination!
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From this reading My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.
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From this reading Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination!
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The dream was interrupted by the sudden return of Billy.
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From this reading My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.
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From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
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From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
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From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
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From this reading My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.
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From this reading Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination!
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was white as the tablecloth and trembling all over.
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From this reading My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The dream was interrupted by the sudden return of Billy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
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From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
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From this reading My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.
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From this reading My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination!
above and across; more than
From this reading He was white as the tablecloth and trembling all over.
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From this reading The dream was interrupted by the sudden return of Billy.
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From this reading Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The dream was interrupted by the sudden return of Billy.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was white as the tablecloth and trembling all over.
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From this reading My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
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From this reading He was white as the tablecloth and trembling all over.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was left alone, and for some minutes I continued to gaze at the flowing stream in front of me.
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From this reading Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination!
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.
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From this reading He was white as the tablecloth and trembling all over.
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From this reading Suddenly I saw, dancing about on the surface of the water--but doubtless the whole thing was hallucination!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading My nerves were in high tension at the moment, and in those days I could have dreams without going to sleep.
