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Chapter XXI
Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still. COLERIDGE. Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams. The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color. Roses are everywhere, it is their blossoming time.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Roses are everywhere, it is their blossoming time.”
during the time that
From this reading “The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.”
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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 The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
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From this reading Roses are everywhere, it is their blossoming time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.
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From this reading COLERIDGE.
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From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
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From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
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From this reading Roses are everywhere, it is their blossoming time.
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From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
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From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
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From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
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From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
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From this reading Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.
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From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Roses are everywhere, it is their blossoming time.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
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From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
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From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
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From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
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From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
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From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
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From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
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From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roses are everywhere, it is their blossoming time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Roses are everywhere, it is their blossoming time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Roses are everywhere, it is their blossoming time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
at the time that
From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
during the time that
From this reading The moon is nearly at its full, and the lawn lies in a sheet of silver light, while the lamps throw out long rays of color.
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From this reading Violet had imagined the place when Laura's reception was given, but this sight far exceeds her wildest dreams.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.
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From this reading Life is but thought, so think I will, That youth and I are housemates still.
