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Chapter XIX
THE MERITS OF HORSEFLESH June hung suspended as ripe fruit. Rains had come. The country was blossoming with a promise of abundant crops. No longer were there breaths of sultry air in shady places. The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Rains had come.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.”
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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 The country was blossoming with a promise of abundant crops.
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From this reading The country was blossoming with a promise of abundant crops.
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From this reading No longer were there breaths of sultry air in shady places.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MERITS OF HORSEFLESH June hung suspended as ripe fruit.
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From this reading The country was blossoming with a promise of abundant crops.
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From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
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From this reading No longer were there breaths of sultry air in shady places.
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From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
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From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Rains had come.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The country was blossoming with a promise of abundant crops.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The country was blossoming with a promise of abundant crops.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
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From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
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From this reading THE MERITS OF HORSEFLESH June hung suspended as ripe fruit.
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From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rains had come.
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From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
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From this reading THE MERITS OF HORSEFLESH June hung suspended as ripe fruit.
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From this reading THE MERITS OF HORSEFLESH June hung suspended as ripe fruit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No longer were there breaths of sultry air in shady places.
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From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MERITS OF HORSEFLESH June hung suspended as ripe fruit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No longer were there breaths of sultry air in shady places.
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From this reading THE MERITS OF HORSEFLESH June hung suspended as ripe fruit.
not any; not one
From this reading No longer were there breaths of sultry air in shady places.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MERITS OF HORSEFLESH June hung suspended as ripe fruit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No longer were there breaths of sultry air in shady places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The country was blossoming with a promise of abundant crops.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rains had come.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MERITS OF HORSEFLESH June hung suspended as ripe fruit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No longer were there breaths of sultry air in shady places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No longer were there breaths of sultry air in shady places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MERITS OF HORSEFLESH June hung suspended as ripe fruit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MERITS OF HORSEFLESH June hung suspended as ripe fruit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No longer were there breaths of sultry air in shady places.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The heavy foliage, fattened by reinvigorated sap and fanned by refreshing breezes, rustled as though it were sprinkling ozone to the ground; and the Colonel complained of exhaustion from the sheer indulgence of joyous deep breathing.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The country was blossoming with a promise of abundant crops.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No longer were there breaths of sultry air in shady places.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The country was blossoming with a promise of abundant crops.
