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Chapter XVII
DRIFTING AWAY. Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece. Marian was there when Gilbert went in. She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed. Her bonnet and shawl were thrown carelessly upon a dilapidated couch by the window.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed.”
two people or things considered together
From this reading “She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Her bonnet and shawl were thrown carelessly upon a dilapidated couch by the window.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Marian was there when Gilbert went in.”
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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 Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
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From this reading She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed.
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From this reading DRIFTING AWAY.
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From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed.
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From this reading Her bonnet and shawl were thrown carelessly upon a dilapidated couch by the window.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
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From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
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From this reading Her bonnet and shawl were thrown carelessly upon a dilapidated couch by the window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her bonnet and shawl were thrown carelessly upon a dilapidated couch by the window.
two people or things considered together
From this reading She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed.
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From this reading Her bonnet and shawl were thrown carelessly upon a dilapidated couch by the window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DRIFTING AWAY.
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From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
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From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
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From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
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From this reading She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
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From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marian was there when Gilbert went in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her bonnet and shawl were thrown carelessly upon a dilapidated couch by the window.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had arrived a couple of hours before, and had taken her place at once by the sick-bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marian was there when Gilbert went in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her bonnet and shawl were thrown carelessly upon a dilapidated couch by the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her bonnet and shawl were thrown carelessly upon a dilapidated couch by the window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Marian was there when Gilbert went in.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her bonnet and shawl were thrown carelessly upon a dilapidated couch by the window.
at the time that
From this reading Marian was there when Gilbert went in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her bonnet and shawl were thrown carelessly upon a dilapidated couch by the window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gilbert Fenton found Jacob Nowell worse; so much worse, that he had been obliged to take to his bed, and was lying in a dull shabby room upstairs, faintly lighted by one tallow candle on the mantelpiece.
