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Chapter VIII
And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends. Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College. His name was Theodore. He was about twenty years of age: he had been esteemed an excellent student. His appearance was manly, open, and free.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “He was about twenty years of age: he had been esteemed an excellent student.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “His appearance was manly, open, and free.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He was about twenty years of age: he had been esteemed an excellent student.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.”
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading “His appearance was manly, open, and free.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His name was Theodore.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “His appearance was manly, open, and free.”
powers of perception and awareness
From this reading “And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.”
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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 And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was about twenty years of age: he had been esteemed an excellent student.
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From this reading He was about twenty years of age: he had been esteemed an excellent student.
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From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
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From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
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From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading His appearance was manly, open, and free.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
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From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was about twenty years of age: he had been esteemed an excellent student.
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From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
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From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
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From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
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From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
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From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
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From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
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From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
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From this reading He was about twenty years of age: he had been esteemed an excellent student.
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From this reading He was about twenty years of age: he had been esteemed an excellent student.
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From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
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From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading His appearance was manly, open, and free.
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From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
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From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
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From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
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From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was about twenty years of age: he had been esteemed an excellent student.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
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From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
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From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
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From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
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From this reading His appearance was manly, open, and free.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His name was Theodore.
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From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
not any; not one
From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
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From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His appearance was manly, open, and free.
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From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
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From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
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From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
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From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
powers of perception and awareness
From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
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From this reading He was about twenty years of age: he had been esteemed an excellent student.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
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From this reading His name was Theodore.
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From this reading He was about twenty years of age: he had been esteemed an excellent student.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His name was Theodore.
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From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
in or at the place that
From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
which person or people
From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And may each day returning, with it bring That peace that o'er the weary senses fling A calm content; where no alloy attends The pleasing intercourse of happy friends.
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From this reading He was about twenty years of age: he had been esteemed an excellent student.
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From this reading Albert, the brother of Alida, during his residence in New-York, had formed an indissoluble friendship with a young gentleman who had lately graduated at Columbia College.
