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Chapter XXXV
"THE APPARATUS." "The flighty purpose never is o'ertook." _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand. Halting on the first landing, he threw open a door, and said to his niece,— "This is my library. Here I think, calculate, and write.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Halting on the first landing, he threw open a door, and said to his niece,— "This is my library.”
changing mood quickly and unpredictably
From this reading “"The flighty purpose never is o'ertook."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Here I think, calculate, and write.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"The flighty purpose never is o'ertook."”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Halting on the first landing, he threw open a door, and said to his niece,— "This is my library.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Here I think, calculate, and write.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “_Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.”
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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 _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
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From this reading "THE APPARATUS."
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From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
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From this reading Here I think, calculate, and write.
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From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
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From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
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From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
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From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
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From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Halting on the first landing, he threw open a door, and said to his niece,— "This is my library.
changing mood quickly and unpredictably
From this reading "The flighty purpose never is o'ertook."
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From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
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From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
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From this reading Halting on the first landing, he threw open a door, and said to his niece,— "This is my library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Halting on the first landing, he threw open a door, and said to his niece,— "This is my library.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Here I think, calculate, and write.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here I think, calculate, and write.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
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From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The flighty purpose never is o'ertook."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
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From this reading Halting on the first landing, he threw open a door, and said to his niece,— "This is my library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Halting on the first landing, he threw open a door, and said to his niece,— "This is my library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
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From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
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From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Halting on the first landing, he threw open a door, and said to his niece,— "This is my library.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "The flighty purpose never is o'ertook."
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From this reading Halting on the first landing, he threw open a door, and said to his niece,— "This is my library.
not any; not one
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
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From this reading "The flighty purpose never is o'ertook."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Halting on the first landing, he threw open a door, and said to his niece,— "This is my library.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Halting on the first landing, he threw open a door, and said to his niece,— "This is my library.
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From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
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From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The flighty purpose never is o'ertook."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Halting on the first landing, he threw open a door, and said to his niece,— "This is my library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE APPARATUS."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Here I think, calculate, and write.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Halting on the first landing, he threw open a door, and said to his niece,— "This is my library.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
which person or people
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Macbeth._ THE three girls lost no time in responding to this invitation; they crossed the hall, passed through the door connecting it with the Castle, and ascended a rugged, spiral stone staircase in the wake of Mr. Sheridan, who preceded them at a swift pace,—carrying a light in his hand.
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From this reading Here I think, calculate, and write.
