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Chapter XX
SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear. And the voice spoke in Pushtu. The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect. He thrilled to it from head to foot. He heard it with a feeling of joy.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He heard it with a feeling of joy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He thrilled to it from head to foot.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.”
powers of perception and awareness
From this reading “The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.”
during the time that
From this reading “SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.”
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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 SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
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From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
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From this reading The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.
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From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the voice spoke in Pushtu.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
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From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
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From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
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From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
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From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He heard it with a feeling of joy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He thrilled to it from head to foot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He thrilled to it from head to foot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thrilled to it from head to foot.
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From this reading He thrilled to it from head to foot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
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From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thrilled to it from head to foot.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He heard it with a feeling of joy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And the voice spoke in Pushtu.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
powers of perception and awareness
From this reading The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And the voice spoke in Pushtu.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He thrilled to it from head to foot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He thrilled to it from head to foot.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
during the time that
From this reading SHERE ALI IS CLAIMED BY CHILTISTAN While these thoughts were seething in his mind, while the excitement was still at its height, the cries still at their loudest, Shere All heard a quiet penetrating voice speak in his ear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mere sound of the language struck upon Shere Ali's senses at that moment of exultation with a strange effect.
