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Chapter XXXVI
A deep breath of country air. It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way. Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously. Hubert Eldon has been as good as his word. In all the valley no trace is left of what was called New Wanley.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Hubert Eldon has been as good as his word.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Hubert Eldon has been as good as his word.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Hubert Eldon has been as good as his word.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In all the valley no trace is left of what was called New Wanley.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.”
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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 deep breath of country air.
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From this reading A deep breath of country air.
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From this reading In all the valley no trace is left of what was called New Wanley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hubert Eldon has been as good as his word.
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From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A deep breath of country air.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all the valley no trace is left of what was called New Wanley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A deep breath of country air.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A deep breath of country air.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hubert Eldon has been as good as his word.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Hubert Eldon has been as good as his word.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
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From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hubert Eldon has been as good as his word.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
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From this reading Hubert Eldon has been as good as his word.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all the valley no trace is left of what was called New Wanley.
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From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In all the valley no trace is left of what was called New Wanley.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all the valley no trace is left of what was called New Wanley.
not any; not one
From this reading In all the valley no trace is left of what was called New Wanley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A deep breath of country air.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all the valley no trace is left of what was called New Wanley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In all the valley no trace is left of what was called New Wanley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is springtime, and the valley of Wanley is bursting into green and flowery life, peacefully glad as if the foot of Demos had never come that way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In all the valley no trace is left of what was called New Wanley.
in or at the place that
From this reading Incredible that the fume of furnaces ever desecrated that fleece-sown sky of tenderest blue, that hammers clanged and engines roared where now the thrush utters his song so joyously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hubert Eldon has been as good as his word.
