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Chapter XX
AFRAID IN THE DARK. McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road. Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence. He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous. Frogs were croaking in the sluggish water.
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higher than, or over, something
From this reading “Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.”
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.”
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.”
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading “He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.”
to speak or reveal information, especially secretly
From this reading “He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.”
the deep, rough sound made by a raven, crow, or frog
From this reading “Frogs were croaking in the sluggish water.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.”
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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 McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
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From this reading AFRAID IN THE DARK.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
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From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
to speak or reveal information, especially secretly
From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
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From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
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From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
the deep, rough sound made by a raven, crow, or frog
From this reading Frogs were croaking in the sluggish water.
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From this reading AFRAID IN THE DARK.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
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From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
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From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
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From this reading Frogs were croaking in the sluggish water.
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From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
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From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
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From this reading McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
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From this reading McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AFRAID IN THE DARK.
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From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
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From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
above and across; more than
From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frogs were croaking in the sluggish water.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading McElwin hastened along the hard and slippery path that ran on a ridge at the side of the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFRAID IN THE DARK.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes a low-bending bough raked across his umbrella, and once he was made to start by a cold slap in his face, dealt by the broad leaf of a shrub that leaned and swayed above a garden fence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frogs were croaking in the sluggish water.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frogs were croaking in the sluggish water.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came upon a wooden bridge over a small stream and halted to breathe, for his walk beneath the dark trees had been rapid and nervous.
