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Chapter XVII
Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley. "This is where James Crockford's land commences," Segerson remarked, riding up to his companion's side. "Look around you. I think you will admit that I have not exaggerated." She frowned thoughtfully.
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following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “"Look around you.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I think you will admit that I have not exaggerated."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Look around you.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I think you will admit that I have not exaggerated."”
a route or signs showing the way someone went
From this reading “Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.”
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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 Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
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From this reading I think you will admit that I have not exaggerated."
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Look around you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
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From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
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From this reading "This is where James Crockford's land commences," Segerson remarked, riding up to his companion's side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is where James Crockford's land commences," Segerson remarked, riding up to his companion's side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is where James Crockford's land commences," Segerson remarked, riding up to his companion's side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think you will admit that I have not exaggerated."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
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From this reading She frowned thoughtfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I think you will admit that I have not exaggerated."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think you will admit that I have not exaggerated."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is where James Crockford's land commences," Segerson remarked, riding up to his companion's side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is where James Crockford's land commences," Segerson remarked, riding up to his companion's side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is where James Crockford's land commences," Segerson remarked, riding up to his companion's side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Look around you.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I think you will admit that I have not exaggerated."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is where James Crockford's land commences," Segerson remarked, riding up to his companion's side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is where James Crockford's land commences," Segerson remarked, riding up to his companion's side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She frowned thoughtfully.
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From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think you will admit that I have not exaggerated."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I think you will admit that I have not exaggerated."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is where James Crockford's land commences," Segerson remarked, riding up to his companion's side.
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From this reading She frowned thoughtfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
a route or signs showing the way someone went
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
in or at the place that
From this reading "This is where James Crockford's land commences," Segerson remarked, riding up to his companion's side.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tallente sat in the morning train, on his way to town, and on the other side of the bare ridge at which he gazed so earnestly Lady Jane and Segerson had brought their horses to a standstill half way along a rude cart track which led up to a farmhouse tucked away in the valley.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I think you will admit that I have not exaggerated."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Look around you.
