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Chapter XXXVIII
The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home. They were held once a year and were largely attended. Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit. A big arbor of tree-branches had been constructed, seated with crude benches made of undressed planks. At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “A big arbor of tree-branches had been constructed, seated with crude benches made of undressed planks.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “They were held once a year and were largely attended.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit.”
a container with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids
From this reading “At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.”
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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 various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were held once a year and were largely attended.
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From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
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From this reading A big arbor of tree-branches had been constructed, seated with crude benches made of undressed planks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
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From this reading They were held once a year and were largely attended.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A big arbor of tree-branches had been constructed, seated with crude benches made of undressed planks.
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From this reading A big arbor of tree-branches had been constructed, seated with crude benches made of undressed planks.
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From this reading A big arbor of tree-branches had been constructed, seated with crude benches made of undressed planks.
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From this reading A big arbor of tree-branches had been constructed, seated with crude benches made of undressed planks.
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From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
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From this reading At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.
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From this reading A big arbor of tree-branches had been constructed, seated with crude benches made of undressed planks.
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From this reading Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit.
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From this reading At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit.
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From this reading At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.
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From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit.
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From this reading They were held once a year and were largely attended.
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From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
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From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.
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From this reading Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit.
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From this reading They were held once a year and were largely attended.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A big arbor of tree-branches had been constructed, seated with crude benches made of undressed planks.
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From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.
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From this reading They were held once a year and were largely attended.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.
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From this reading At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.
above and across; more than
From this reading Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit.
a container with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids
From this reading At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A big arbor of tree-branches had been constructed, seated with crude benches made of undressed planks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A big arbor of tree-branches had been constructed, seated with crude benches made of undressed planks.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
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From this reading At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were held once a year and were largely attended.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A big arbor of tree-branches had been constructed, seated with crude benches made of undressed planks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A big arbor of tree-branches had been constructed, seated with crude benches made of undressed planks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.
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From this reading At one end there was a platform, and on it a cottage organ and a speaker's stand holding a pitcher of water and a goblet.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
which person or people
From this reading Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Saunders had driven over with Mostyn, who had just returned for a short visit.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The various rural Sunday-schools were holding an annual singing convention at Level Grove within a mile of Saunders's home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were held once a year and were largely attended.
