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Chapter XXXV
THERE IS A PROVIDENCE THAT SHAPES OUR ENDS. Two weeks had passed away. Joseph had come and gone. In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them. Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
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for the reason that
From this reading “In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Joseph had come and gone.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Two weeks had passed away.”
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading “THERE IS A PROVIDENCE THAT SHAPES OUR ENDS.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.”
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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 THERE IS A PROVIDENCE THAT SHAPES OUR ENDS.
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From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joseph had come and gone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
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From this reading Two weeks had passed away.
for the reason that
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Joseph had come and gone.
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From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THERE IS A PROVIDENCE THAT SHAPES OUR ENDS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
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From this reading Joseph had come and gone.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two weeks had passed away.
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From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
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From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERE IS A PROVIDENCE THAT SHAPES OUR ENDS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
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From this reading Joseph had come and gone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THERE IS A PROVIDENCE THAT SHAPES OUR ENDS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Two weeks had passed away.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading THERE IS A PROVIDENCE THAT SHAPES OUR ENDS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THERE IS A PROVIDENCE THAT SHAPES OUR ENDS.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THERE IS A PROVIDENCE THAT SHAPES OUR ENDS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THERE IS A PROVIDENCE THAT SHAPES OUR ENDS.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two weeks had passed away.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the company of Esther and his parents he had spent three sad and happy days in Bournemouth, happy because he was in the society of those he loved, sad because he was so soon to part from them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two weeks had passed away.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rachel's health was improved, and it touched Aaron deeply to observe how she clung to her son and Esther, as though she were seeking in them a recompense for what she was losing in Ruth.
