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HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby. But Marya Ostronaya wept inconsolably. "Dear heart!--Matushka! It is no good to weep--he is safely home. He will never know prison cell and chains.
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A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading “He will never know prison cell and chains.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is no good to weep--he is safely home.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He will never know prison cell and chains.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He will never know prison cell and chains.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
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From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
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From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Marya Ostronaya wept inconsolably.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading He will never know prison cell and chains.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He will never know prison cell and chains.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear heart!--Matushka!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is no good to weep--he is safely home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is no good to weep--he is safely home.
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From this reading "Dear heart!--Matushka!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
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From this reading It is no good to weep--he is safely home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
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From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
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From this reading But Marya Ostronaya wept inconsolably.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He will never know prison cell and chains.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear heart!--Matushka!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He will never know prison cell and chains.
not any; not one
From this reading It is no good to weep--he is safely home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Marya Ostronaya wept inconsolably.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He will never know prison cell and chains.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is no good to weep--he is safely home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is no good to weep--he is safely home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is no good to weep--he is safely home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
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From this reading But Marya Ostronaya wept inconsolably.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He will never know prison cell and chains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HOPE WRESTLED WITH SATAN AND GOT HER OWN WAY "It is well with the child, Marya," said Hope Palma, as she rose from her knees by the bedside and kissed the dead face of her three-months old baby.
