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Chapter XXI
A TIGER. The late spring flowers were blooming; the air was soft and balmy. Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it. Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long. Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.”
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading “Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.”
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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 TIGER.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.
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From this reading The late spring flowers were blooming; the air was soft and balmy.
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From this reading Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.
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From this reading Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The late spring flowers were blooming; the air was soft and balmy.
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From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
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From this reading The late spring flowers were blooming; the air was soft and balmy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.
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From this reading The late spring flowers were blooming; the air was soft and balmy.
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From this reading Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.
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From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
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From this reading Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.
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From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
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From this reading Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.
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From this reading Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The late spring flowers were blooming; the air was soft and balmy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The late spring flowers were blooming; the air was soft and balmy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once more Major Raynor had all his children about him; also Frank and Daisy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The late spring flowers were blooming; the air was soft and balmy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The late spring flowers were blooming; the air was soft and balmy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The late spring flowers were blooming; the air was soft and balmy.
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From this reading A TIGER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eagles' Nest, amidst other favoured spots, seemed to be as bright as the day was long.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The late spring flowers were blooming; the air was soft and balmy.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The late spring flowers were blooming; the air was soft and balmy.
at the time that
From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Easter was rather late; in fact, April was passing; and when Easter comes at that period, it generally brings sunshine with it.
