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Chapter XXV
What, are ancient Pistol and you friends, yet? —Shakespeare. The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene. The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors. The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
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following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.”
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading “What, are ancient Pistol and you friends, yet?”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “What, are ancient Pistol and you friends, yet?”
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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 hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
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From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
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From this reading The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.
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From this reading The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading What, are ancient Pistol and you friends, yet?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What, are ancient Pistol and you friends, yet?
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What, are ancient Pistol and you friends, yet?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
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From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
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From this reading What, are ancient Pistol and you friends, yet?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.
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From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.
not any; not one
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.
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From this reading What, are ancient Pistol and you friends, yet?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading —Shakespeare.
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From this reading The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The curtain of our imperfect drama must fall, to rise upon another scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hour is noon, and the place an elevated plain, that rose, at no great distance from the water, somewhat abruptly from a fertile bottom, which stretched along the margin of one of the numberless water-courses of that region.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What, are ancient Pistol and you friends, yet?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The time is advanced several days, during which very material changes had occurred in the situation of the actors.
but in spite of that
From this reading What, are ancient Pistol and you friends, yet?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What, are ancient Pistol and you friends, yet?
