Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A few days after Deborah's funeral Charlotte had an errand at the store after supper.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

later than; following

From this reading A few days after Deborah's funeral Charlotte had an errand at the store after supper.

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From this reading Charlotte went down the hill with the evening air fresh and damp in her face.

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From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

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From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

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From this reading The sky gave it out, and there seemed to be also a green glow from the earth.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A few days after Deborah's funeral Charlotte had an errand at the store after supper.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The sky gave it out, and there seemed to be also a green glow from the earth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few days after Deborah's funeral Charlotte had an errand at the store after supper.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The sky gave it out, and there seemed to be also a green glow from the earth.

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From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When she went down the hill the sun had quite set, but there was a clear green light.

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From this reading A few days after Deborah's funeral Charlotte had an errand at the store after supper.

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From this reading When she went down the hill the sun had quite set, but there was a clear green light.

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From this reading Charlotte went down the hill with the evening air fresh and damp in her face.

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From this reading A few days after Deborah's funeral Charlotte had an errand at the store after supper.

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From this reading A few days after Deborah's funeral Charlotte had an errand at the store after supper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When she went down the hill the sun had quite set, but there was a clear green light.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The sky gave it out, and there seemed to be also a green glow from the earth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A few days after Deborah's funeral Charlotte had an errand at the store after supper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Charlotte went down the hill with the evening air fresh and damp in her face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Charlotte went down the hill with the evening air fresh and damp in her face.

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From this reading A few days after Deborah's funeral Charlotte had an errand at the store after supper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

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From this reading Charlotte went down the hill with the evening air fresh and damp in her face.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sky gave it out, and there seemed to be also a green glow from the earth.

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From this reading A few days after Deborah's funeral Charlotte had an errand at the store after supper.

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From this reading The sky gave it out, and there seemed to be also a green glow from the earth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The sky gave it out, and there seemed to be also a green glow from the earth.

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From this reading When she went down the hill the sun had quite set, but there was a clear green light.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A few days after Deborah's funeral Charlotte had an errand at the store after supper.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Charlotte went down the hill with the evening air fresh and damp in her face.

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From this reading When she went down the hill the sun had quite set, but there was a clear green light.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Charlotte went down the hill with the evening air fresh and damp in her face.

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From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sky gave it out, and there seemed to be also a green glow from the earth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When she went down the hill the sun had quite set, but there was a clear green light.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The sky gave it out, and there seemed to be also a green glow from the earth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading When she went down the hill the sun had quite set, but there was a clear green light.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The sky gave it out, and there seemed to be also a green glow from the earth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When she went down the hill the sun had quite set, but there was a clear green light.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When she went down the hill the sun had quite set, but there was a clear green light.

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From this reading The sky gave it out, and there seemed to be also a green glow from the earth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A few days after Deborah's funeral Charlotte had an errand at the store after supper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When she went down the hill the sun had quite set, but there was a clear green light.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A few days after Deborah's funeral Charlotte had an errand at the store after supper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A few days after Deborah's funeral Charlotte had an errand at the store after supper.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When she went down the hill the sun had quite set, but there was a clear green light.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The sky gave it out, and there seemed to be also a green glow from the earth.

the dim light before night or sunrise

From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When she went down the hill the sun had quite set, but there was a clear green light.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading When she went down the hill the sun had quite set, but there was a clear green light.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

at the time that

From this reading When she went down the hill the sun had quite set, but there was a clear green light.

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From this reading Lilacs were in blossom all about, and their fragrance was so vital and intense that it seemed almost like a wide presence in the green twilight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Charlotte went down the hill with the evening air fresh and damp in her face.