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Chapter XIV
THE RAIDERS. Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me. Yet are they but the truth. In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not. It has often vexed me and the answer is not yet.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It has often vexed me and the answer is not yet.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.”
strange, beautiful, and impressive
From this reading “Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Yet are they but the truth.”
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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 In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
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From this reading It has often vexed me and the answer is not yet.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet are they but the truth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet are they but the truth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
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From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
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From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has often vexed me and the answer is not yet.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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From this reading It has often vexed me and the answer is not yet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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From this reading THE RAIDERS.
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From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
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From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RAIDERS.
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From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
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From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
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From this reading Yet are they but the truth.
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From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
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From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
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From this reading It has often vexed me and the answer is not yet.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
strange, beautiful, and impressive
From this reading Now it may be that the things I have to relate will seem strange and un-Christian and wondrous, even as they do to me.
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From this reading In that far Northern land many such things come to pass, for there man is very close to the forces of the world, and whether it be that his mind is quickened by the dread silence of the snows, or whether there is in truth a nearness to God in that silence, I know not.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet are they but the truth.
