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THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm. "You over there!" he shouted in English. "Here is a Swiss officer to speak with you! Show yourselves!" Again, after waiting a few moments, he shouted: "Show yourselves or answer.
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading “THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.”
later than; following
From this reading “Again, after waiting a few moments, he shouted: "Show yourselves or answer.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Again, after waiting a few moments, he shouted: "Show yourselves or answer.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Here is a Swiss officer to speak with you!”
above and across; more than
From this reading “THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You over there!" he shouted in English.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Here is a Swiss officer to speak with you!”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Again, after waiting a few moments, he shouted: "Show yourselves or answer.”
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading “Show yourselves!"”
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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 GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
later than; following
From this reading Again, after waiting a few moments, he shouted: "Show yourselves or answer.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Again, after waiting a few moments, he shouted: "Show yourselves or answer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
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From this reading Again, after waiting a few moments, he shouted: "Show yourselves or answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You over there!" he shouted in English.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Again, after waiting a few moments, he shouted: "Show yourselves or answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You over there!" he shouted in English.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Here is a Swiss officer to speak with you!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here is a Swiss officer to speak with you!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Again, after waiting a few moments, he shouted: "Show yourselves or answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Again, after waiting a few moments, he shouted: "Show yourselves or answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
above and across; more than
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You over there!" he shouted in English.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Show yourselves!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here is a Swiss officer to speak with you!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You over there!" he shouted in English.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Here is a Swiss officer to speak with you!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREATER LOVE As the blinding lens of the sun glittered level and its first rays poured over tree and rock, a man in the faded field-uniform of a Swiss officer of mountain artillery came out on the misty ledge across the chasm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Again, after waiting a few moments, he shouted: "Show yourselves or answer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Here is a Swiss officer to speak with you!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You over there!" he shouted in English.
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading Show yourselves!"
