Chapter XXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading There was something occult in all this, no doubt; for what is the strength of ropes and of men’s arms?

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading ‘Already the legend had gifted him with supernatural powers.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading There was something occult in all this, no doubt; for what is the strength of ropes and of men’s arms?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading There was something occult in all this, no doubt; for what is the strength of ropes and of men’s arms?

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was something occult in all this, no doubt; for what is the strength of ropes and of men’s arms?

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From this reading ‘Already the legend had gifted him with supernatural powers.

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading ‘Already the legend had gifted him with supernatural powers.

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From this reading . and the wisest shook their heads.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ‘Already the legend had gifted him with supernatural powers.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was something occult in all this, no doubt; for what is the strength of ropes and of men’s arms?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading ‘Already the legend had gifted him with supernatural powers.

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading There was something occult in all this, no doubt; for what is the strength of ropes and of men’s arms?

not any; not one

From this reading There was something occult in all this, no doubt; for what is the strength of ropes and of men’s arms?

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From this reading There was something occult in all this, no doubt; for what is the strength of ropes and of men’s arms?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading ‘Already the legend had gifted him with supernatural powers.

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading . and the wisest shook their heads.

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There was something occult in all this, no doubt; for what is the strength of ropes and of men’s arms?

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading There was something occult in all this, no doubt; for what is the strength of ropes and of men’s arms?

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From this reading ‘Already the legend had gifted him with supernatural powers.

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ‘Already the legend had gifted him with supernatural powers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading . and the wisest shook their heads.

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There was something occult in all this, no doubt; for what is the strength of ropes and of men’s arms?

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There was something occult in all this, no doubt; for what is the strength of ropes and of men’s arms?

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .

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From this reading . and the wisest shook their heads.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ‘Already the legend had gifted him with supernatural powers.

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From this reading Yes, it was said, there had been many ropes cunningly disposed, and a strange contrivance that turned by the efforts of many men, and each gun went up tearing slowly through the bushes, like a wild pig rooting its way in the undergrowth, but .