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Chapter I
"In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey." _The Child in the House._--WALTER H. PATER FOUR WINDS FARM. BY MRS. MOLESWORTH: Author of "Carrots," "The Cuckoo Clock," &c. ILLUSTRATED BY WALTER CRANE.
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “"In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “"In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."”
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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 "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading MOLESWORTH: Author of "Carrots," "The Cuckoo Clock," &c.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY MRS.
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From this reading MOLESWORTH: Author of "Carrots," "The Cuckoo Clock," &c.
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From this reading MOLESWORTH: Author of "Carrots," "The Cuckoo Clock," &c.
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From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading MOLESWORTH: Author of "Carrots," "The Cuckoo Clock," &c.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading ILLUSTRATED BY WALTER CRANE.
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From this reading MOLESWORTH: Author of "Carrots," "The Cuckoo Clock," &c.
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From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading _The Child in the House._--WALTER H. PATER FOUR WINDS FARM.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading _The Child in the House._--WALTER H. PATER FOUR WINDS FARM.
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From this reading _The Child in the House._--WALTER H. PATER FOUR WINDS FARM.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading _The Child in the House._--WALTER H. PATER FOUR WINDS FARM.
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From this reading ILLUSTRATED BY WALTER CRANE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading MOLESWORTH: Author of "Carrots," "The Cuckoo Clock," &c.
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From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading BY MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading _The Child in the House._--WALTER H. PATER FOUR WINDS FARM.
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From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
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From this reading _The Child in the House._--WALTER H. PATER FOUR WINDS FARM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "In ... his dream he saw a child moving, and could divide the main streams, at least, of the winds that had played on him, and study so the first stage in that mental journey."
