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Chapter XXXI
“How purer were earth, if all its martyrdoms, If all its struggling sighs of sacrifice Were swept away!” E. HAMILTON KING. NO tidings of Bernard and Angela. The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them. But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:
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higher than, or over, something
From this reading “The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.”
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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 But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
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From this reading “How purer were earth, if all its martyrdoms, If all its struggling sighs of sacrifice Were swept away!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NO tidings of Bernard and Angela.
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From this reading NO tidings of Bernard and Angela.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:
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From this reading “How purer were earth, if all its martyrdoms, If all its struggling sighs of sacrifice Were swept away!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
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From this reading NO tidings of Bernard and Angela.
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From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:
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From this reading But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
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From this reading But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:
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From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
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From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
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From this reading E. HAMILTON KING.
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From this reading “How purer were earth, if all its martyrdoms, If all its struggling sighs of sacrifice Were swept away!”
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From this reading But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
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From this reading But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:
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From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
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From this reading E. HAMILTON KING.
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From this reading But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
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From this reading “How purer were earth, if all its martyrdoms, If all its struggling sighs of sacrifice Were swept away!”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “How purer were earth, if all its martyrdoms, If all its struggling sighs of sacrifice Were swept away!”
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “How purer were earth, if all its martyrdoms, If all its struggling sighs of sacrifice Were swept away!”
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From this reading E. HAMILTON KING.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
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From this reading “How purer were earth, if all its martyrdoms, If all its struggling sighs of sacrifice Were swept away!”
not any; not one
From this reading NO tidings of Bernard and Angela.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “How purer were earth, if all its martyrdoms, If all its struggling sighs of sacrifice Were swept away!”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How purer were earth, if all its martyrdoms, If all its struggling sighs of sacrifice Were swept away!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How purer were earth, if all its martyrdoms, If all its struggling sighs of sacrifice Were swept away!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How purer were earth, if all its martyrdoms, If all its struggling sighs of sacrifice Were swept away!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How purer were earth, if all its martyrdoms, If all its struggling sighs of sacrifice Were swept away!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How purer were earth, if all its martyrdoms, If all its struggling sighs of sacrifice Were swept away!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
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From this reading NO tidings of Bernard and Angela.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
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From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But at last, one forenoon, a telegram was put into Clement’s hand, dated from Ewmouth:
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “How purer were earth, if all its martyrdoms, If all its struggling sighs of sacrifice Were swept away!”
belonging to which person
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The suspense began to diminish into “wanhope” or despair; and the brothers and sisters continued to say that they were sorry above all for Phyllis, whose gentle sweetness had made her one with them.
