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Chapter XXX
DAYS OF PAIN. Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair. The weather, cold and dull, gave signs of approaching winter. The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound. All things seemed to speak of death and decay.
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moving with quick light beats or trembles
From this reading “The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “All things seemed to speak of death and decay.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “All things seemed to speak of death and decay.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.”
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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 Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
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From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
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From this reading All things seemed to speak of death and decay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weather, cold and dull, gave signs of approaching winter.
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From this reading The weather, cold and dull, gave signs of approaching winter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
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From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
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From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
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From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
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From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
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From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
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From this reading The weather, cold and dull, gave signs of approaching winter.
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From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
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From this reading DAYS OF PAIN.
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From this reading All things seemed to speak of death and decay.
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From this reading All things seemed to speak of death and decay.
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From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
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From this reading The weather, cold and dull, gave signs of approaching winter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
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From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
moving with quick light beats or trembles
From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The weather, cold and dull, gave signs of approaching winter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAYS OF PAIN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAYS OF PAIN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading All things seemed to speak of death and decay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The weather, cold and dull, gave signs of approaching winter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All things seemed to speak of death and decay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All things seemed to speak of death and decay.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The weather, cold and dull, gave signs of approaching winter.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The last leaves left on the trees fell fluttering to the earth; the wind, sighing through the bare branches, bore a melancholy sound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The weather, cold and dull, gave signs of approaching winter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pacing the shrubbery walk at Dallory Hall, a grey woollen shawl wrapped closely round her flowing black silk dress, her pale, sweet, sad face turned up to the lowering sky, was Ellen Adair.
