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Chapter II
“A poor thing, but mine own.”—SHAKESPEARE. “Thaay stwuns, thaay stwuns, thaay stwuns, thaay stwuns.” —T. HUGHES, _Scouring of the White Horse_. MAGDALEN PRESCOTT stood on her own little terrace. Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
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in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading “Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MAGDALEN PRESCOTT stood on her own little terrace.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ““A poor thing, but mine own.”—SHAKESPEARE.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““A poor thing, but mine own.”—SHAKESPEARE.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MAGDALEN PRESCOTT stood on her own little terrace.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““A poor thing, but mine own.”—SHAKESPEARE.”
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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 poor thing, but mine own.”—SHAKESPEARE.
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From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
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From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “A poor thing, but mine own.”—SHAKESPEARE.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MAGDALEN PRESCOTT stood on her own little terrace.
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From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
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From this reading —T. HUGHES, _Scouring of the White Horse_.
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From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
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From this reading —T. HUGHES, _Scouring of the White Horse_.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MAGDALEN PRESCOTT stood on her own little terrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAGDALEN PRESCOTT stood on her own little terrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “A poor thing, but mine own.”—SHAKESPEARE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading —T. HUGHES, _Scouring of the White Horse_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAGDALEN PRESCOTT stood on her own little terrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A poor thing, but mine own.”—SHAKESPEARE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A poor thing, but mine own.”—SHAKESPEARE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAGDALEN PRESCOTT stood on her own little terrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading —T. HUGHES, _Scouring of the White Horse_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A poor thing, but mine own.”—SHAKESPEARE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MAGDALEN PRESCOTT stood on her own little terrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thaay stwuns, thaay stwuns, thaay stwuns, thaay stwuns.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading —T. HUGHES, _Scouring of the White Horse_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAGDALEN PRESCOTT stood on her own little terrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thaay stwuns, thaay stwuns, thaay stwuns, thaay stwuns.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading —T. HUGHES, _Scouring of the White Horse_.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A poor thing, but mine own.”—SHAKESPEARE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
in or at the place that
From this reading Her house was, like many Devonian ones, built high on the slope of a steep hill, running down into a narrow valley, and her abode was almost at the narrowest part, where a little lively brawling stream descended from the moor amid rocks and brushwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading —T. HUGHES, _Scouring of the White Horse_.
