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Chapter XXIV
CRIME OR CALAMITY? [Sidenote: THE MISCHIEF REPAIRED.] It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station. However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed. As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.”
to speak or reveal information, especially secretly
From this reading “However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.”
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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 It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
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From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
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From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
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From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
to speak or reveal information, especially secretly
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
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From this reading CRIME OR CALAMITY?
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From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
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From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
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From this reading CRIME OR CALAMITY?
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
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From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
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From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
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From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
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From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
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From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
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From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
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From this reading [Sidenote: THE MISCHIEF REPAIRED.]
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
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From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CRIME OR CALAMITY?
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From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
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From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
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From this reading [Sidenote: THE MISCHIEF REPAIRED.]
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From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
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From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
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From this reading [Sidenote: THE MISCHIEF REPAIRED.]
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From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: THE MISCHIEF REPAIRED.]
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
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From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
belonging to which person
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
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From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
