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Chapter XXX
THE TERROR COMES TO KERNAK "I love him. Oh, Gabrielle, I love him. And--and yet I bade him go to Varenac." "You love Morice?" Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
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surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.”
large long-lived trees that produce acorns
From this reading “Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “And--and yet I bade him go to Varenac."”
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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 Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And--and yet I bade him go to Varenac."
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From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
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From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
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From this reading And--and yet I bade him go to Varenac."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
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From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
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From this reading THE TERROR COMES TO KERNAK "I love him.
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From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
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From this reading Oh, Gabrielle, I love him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And--and yet I bade him go to Varenac."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE TERROR COMES TO KERNAK "I love him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE TERROR COMES TO KERNAK "I love him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TERROR COMES TO KERNAK "I love him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TERROR COMES TO KERNAK "I love him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You love Morice?"
large long-lived trees that produce acorns
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
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From this reading Oh, Gabrielle, I love him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
above and across; more than
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TERROR COMES TO KERNAK "I love him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TERROR COMES TO KERNAK "I love him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TERROR COMES TO KERNAK "I love him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And--and yet I bade him go to Varenac."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
in or at the place that
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle's arm was round her cousin's slender waist as they sat together in the deep embrasure of a window overlooking the clustering heads of the oak-trees, which grew around the foot of the hillock on which the chateau stood, and away over the purple landes where the mist-wraiths of evening gathered.
but in spite of that
From this reading And--and yet I bade him go to Varenac."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You love Morice?"
