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Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot. The seventh was away in the village, collecting the gifts of charity. "Benedicite," began the Prior. "Here is a message from our most gracious patroness." With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Benedicite," began the Prior.”
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Here is a message from our most gracious patroness."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.”
closed and kept secret in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading “With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.”
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading The seventh was away in the village, collecting the gifts of charity.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Benedicite," began the Prior.
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From this reading "Benedicite," began the Prior.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading The seventh was away in the village, collecting the gifts of charity.
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From this reading The seventh was away in the village, collecting the gifts of charity.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Here is a message from our most gracious patroness."
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From this reading The seventh was away in the village, collecting the gifts of charity.
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From this reading "Here is a message from our most gracious patroness."
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From this reading With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Here is a message from our most gracious patroness."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The seventh was away in the village, collecting the gifts of charity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here is a message from our most gracious patroness."
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.
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From this reading With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.
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From this reading With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.
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From this reading "Here is a message from our most gracious patroness."
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From this reading "Here is a message from our most gracious patroness."
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Here is a message from our most gracious patroness."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here is a message from our most gracious patroness."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
closed and kept secret in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.
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From this reading The seventh was away in the village, collecting the gifts of charity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The seventh was away in the village, collecting the gifts of charity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The seventh was away in the village, collecting the gifts of charity.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With that he laid upon the table a sealed letter in Latin, which the others passed from hand to hand.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
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From this reading Author of "Black Diamonds," "Timar's Two Worlds," Translated by S. L. and A. V. Waite New York R. F. Fenno & Company 9 and 11 East 16th Street There were six of them besides the Prior and Abbot.
