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Chapter V
"Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI. 1. The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas. The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest. But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
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later than; following
From this reading “"Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.”
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading “The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.”
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading “"Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.”
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “"Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.”
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “"Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “"Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.”
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later than; following
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
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From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
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From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
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From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
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From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
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From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
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From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
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From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
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From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
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From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
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From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
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From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
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From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
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From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
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From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
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From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
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From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
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From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
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From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
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From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
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From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
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From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
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From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
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From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
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From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
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From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
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From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
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From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
above and across; more than
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
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From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
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From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
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From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
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From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
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From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
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From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
