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From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
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From this reading _Note 3._ The reader now hears for the first time what Redclyffe recollected.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author’s note_.--“A circular seat around the tree.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It belongs to an earlier version of the romance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Author’s note_.--“A circular seat around the tree.”
Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Redclyffe shows how to find, under the surface of the village green, an old cross.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It belongs to an earlier version of the romance.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading Author’s note_.--“A circular seat around the tree.”
travel across or pass over
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Redclyffe shows how to find, under the surface of the village green, an old cross.”
earlier in time; previously
From this reading It belongs to an earlier version of the romance.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Redclyffe shows how to find, under the surface of the village green, an old cross.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Note 3._ The reader now hears for the first time what Redclyffe recollected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Note 3._ The reader now hears for the first time what Redclyffe recollected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Redclyffe shows how to find, under the surface of the village green, an old cross.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading _Note 3._ The reader now hears for the first time what Redclyffe recollected.
how
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From this reading Author’s note_.--“Redclyffe shows how to find, under the surface of the village green, an old cross.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It belongs to an earlier version of the romance.
a brief written record
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Note 3._ The reader now hears for the first time what Redclyffe recollected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Redclyffe shows how to find, under the surface of the village green, an old cross.”
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _Note 3._ The reader now hears for the first time what Redclyffe recollected.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading _Note 3._ The reader now hears for the first time what Redclyffe recollected.
Redclyffe
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From this reading Author’s note_.--“Redclyffe shows how to find, under the surface of the village green, an old cross.”
reproductionsnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “reproduction” — the process of generating offspring
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading It belongs to an earlier version of the romance.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Author’s note_.--“A circular seat around the tree.”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Redclyffe shows how to find, under the surface of the village green, an old cross.”
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Redclyffe shows how to find, under the surface of the village green, an old cross.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It belongs to an earlier version of the romance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Note 3._ The reader now hears for the first time what Redclyffe recollected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It belongs to an earlier version of the romance.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Author’s note_.--“A circular seat around the tree.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Redclyffe shows how to find, under the surface of the village green, an old cross.”
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading It belongs to an earlier version of the romance.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Redclyffe shows how to find, under the surface of the village green, an old cross.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Note 1._ Several passages, which are essentially reproductions of what had been previously treated, are omitted from this chapter.
