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Chapter XL
"Love is strong as death. Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared. The last review had been held, and the last volunteer had gone home. Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north. At least Anne was looking at them.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The last review had been held, and the last volunteer had gone home.”
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading “Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.”
not friendly or close
From this reading “Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At least Anne was looking at them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.”
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading “Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The last review had been held, and the last volunteer had gone home.
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From this reading At least Anne was looking at them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Love is strong as death.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The last review had been held, and the last volunteer had gone home.
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
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From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
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From this reading "Love is strong as death.
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From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
not friendly or close
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
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From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last review had been held, and the last volunteer had gone home.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last review had been held, and the last volunteer had gone home.
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From this reading The last review had been held, and the last volunteer had gone home.
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From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
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From this reading The last review had been held, and the last volunteer had gone home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Love is strong as death.
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From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At least Anne was looking at them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Love is strong as death.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
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From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
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From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
above and across; more than
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last review had been held, and the last volunteer had gone home.
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Love is strong as death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At least Anne was looking at them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last review had been held, and the last volunteer had gone home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many waters can not quench love, neither can floods drown it."--_The Proverbs of Solomon._ The war was over at last; peace was declared.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two persons were standing on the old observatory floor, at the highest point of the island, looking at the little village below, the sparkling Straits, and the blue line of land in the distant north.
