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Chapter XXVII
SYBIL. "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER. A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress. "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset. Hush!
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “"Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.”
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading “"Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.”
shining brightly
From this reading “"Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “"Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.”
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “"Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.”
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “"Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.”
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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 guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
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From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
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From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.
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From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.
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From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
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From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.
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From this reading Hush!
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
shining brightly
From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
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From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
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From this reading SYBIL.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.
