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Chapter V
"Hip-Hip-Hurrah!" Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart. The sound came from within, and was followed by thumps and stamps, and the jingle of glasses. A strong odour of tobacco was wafted to his olfactory sense. He hesitated a moment at the threshold.
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used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A strong odour of tobacco was wafted to his olfactory sense.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “The sound came from within, and was followed by thumps and stamps, and the jingle of glasses.”
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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 Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sound came from within, and was followed by thumps and stamps, and the jingle of glasses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sound came from within, and was followed by thumps and stamps, and the jingle of glasses.
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From this reading The sound came from within, and was followed by thumps and stamps, and the jingle of glasses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sound came from within, and was followed by thumps and stamps, and the jingle of glasses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sound came from within, and was followed by thumps and stamps, and the jingle of glasses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sound came from within, and was followed by thumps and stamps, and the jingle of glasses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
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From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hesitated a moment at the threshold.
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From this reading "Hip-Hip-Hurrah!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sound came from within, and was followed by thumps and stamps, and the jingle of glasses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hesitated a moment at the threshold.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A strong odour of tobacco was wafted to his olfactory sense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A strong odour of tobacco was wafted to his olfactory sense.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A strong odour of tobacco was wafted to his olfactory sense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sound came from within, and was followed by thumps and stamps, and the jingle of glasses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A strong odour of tobacco was wafted to his olfactory sense.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hesitated a moment at the threshold.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sound came from within, and was followed by thumps and stamps, and the jingle of glasses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A strong odour of tobacco was wafted to his olfactory sense.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A strong odour of tobacco was wafted to his olfactory sense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A strong odour of tobacco was wafted to his olfactory sense.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The sound came from within, and was followed by thumps and stamps, and the jingle of glasses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the sound that greeted our young traveller as he reached the inn door,--a sound joyous in itself, but sadly out of harmony with the feelings which the child sobbing on the tombless grave had left at his heart.
