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Chapter XXV
THE AVENGERS OF ISRAEL. The sun was rising. Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment. A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals. The chapel had been devastated during the religious wars.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The chapel had been devastated during the religious wars.”
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading “Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.”
not friendly or close
From this reading “Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “The chapel had been devastated during the religious wars.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.”
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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 Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
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From this reading THE AVENGERS OF ISRAEL.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The chapel had been devastated during the religious wars.
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From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
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From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
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From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
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From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
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From this reading The chapel had been devastated during the religious wars.
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From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
not friendly or close
From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The chapel had been devastated during the religious wars.
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From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
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From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
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From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
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From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The chapel had been devastated during the religious wars.
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From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
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From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
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From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
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From this reading THE AVENGERS OF ISRAEL.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
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From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AVENGERS OF ISRAEL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chapel had been devastated during the religious wars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun was rising.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun was rising.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AVENGERS OF ISRAEL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chapel had been devastated during the religious wars.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was rising.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A chapel, formerly dedicated to St. Hubert by an inveterate hunter, raised its dilapidated walls on the edge of the wood, the skirts of which were now guarded by mounted scouts, posted at long intervals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its early rays gilded the crest of a forest about a league distant from St. Yrieix, a large burg that served as the center of the Protestant encampment.
