Chapter XXVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading DEAD AND BURIED.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

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From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

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From this reading Miriam had fallen back upon the pillow, exhausted, panting, laboring for breath.

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From this reading There was a long pause; then Mollie lifted her bowed head and drew closer to the dying woman.

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From this reading Miriam had fallen back upon the pillow, exhausted, panting, laboring for breath.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

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From this reading DEAD AND BURIED.

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From this reading There was a long pause; then Mollie lifted her bowed head and drew closer to the dying woman.

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From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading DEAD AND BURIED.

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From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading There was a long pause; then Mollie lifted her bowed head and drew closer to the dying woman.

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From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

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From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

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From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

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From this reading Miriam had fallen back upon the pillow, exhausted, panting, laboring for breath.

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From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

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From this reading Miriam had fallen back upon the pillow, exhausted, panting, laboring for breath.

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From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

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From this reading "Finish your story," she said, softly, sadly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Miriam had fallen back upon the pillow, exhausted, panting, laboring for breath.

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From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Miriam had fallen back upon the pillow, exhausted, panting, laboring for breath.

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From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading There was a long pause; then Mollie lifted her bowed head and drew closer to the dying woman.

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From this reading Miriam had fallen back upon the pillow, exhausted, panting, laboring for breath.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

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From this reading There was a long pause; then Mollie lifted her bowed head and drew closer to the dying woman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading There was a long pause; then Mollie lifted her bowed head and drew closer to the dying woman.

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From this reading Miriam had fallen back upon the pillow, exhausted, panting, laboring for breath.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was a long pause; then Mollie lifted her bowed head and drew closer to the dying woman.

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From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

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From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Miriam had fallen back upon the pillow, exhausted, panting, laboring for breath.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was a long pause; then Mollie lifted her bowed head and drew closer to the dying woman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Miriam had fallen back upon the pillow, exhausted, panting, laboring for breath.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Finish your story," she said, softly, sadly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Finish your story," she said, softly, sadly.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Finish your story," she said, softly, sadly.

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From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Finish your story," she said, softly, sadly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Finish your story," she said, softly, sadly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

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From this reading There was a long pause; then Mollie lifted her bowed head and drew closer to the dying woman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was a long pause; then Mollie lifted her bowed head and drew closer to the dying woman.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There was a long pause; then Mollie lifted her bowed head and drew closer to the dying woman.

the dim light before night or sunrise

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Miriam had fallen back upon the pillow, exhausted, panting, laboring for breath.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The twilight was falling without--the last silvery radiance of the dying day streamed through the dirty, broken attic window, and lighted, as with a pale glory, Mollie's drooping head and earnest, saddened face.

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From this reading There was a long pause; then Mollie lifted her bowed head and drew closer to the dying woman.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Finish your story," she said, softly, sadly.