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Chapter XXXVII
WHY THE DUNCAN WENT TO NEW ZEALAND. The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe. As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board. Glenarvan, John Mangles, Paganel, Robert, and even the major, wept and embraced each other. Their emotions rose from joy to ecstasy.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Glenarvan, John Mangles, Paganel, Robert, and even the major, wept and embraced each other.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.”
large, enthusiastic, and satisfying, especially of a meal
From this reading “As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Glenarvan, John Mangles, Paganel, Robert, and even the major, wept and embraced each other.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WHY THE DUNCAN WENT TO NEW ZEALAND.”
during the time that
From this reading “As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.”
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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 As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
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From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
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From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
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From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
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From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
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From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
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From this reading WHY THE DUNCAN WENT TO NEW ZEALAND.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Glenarvan, John Mangles, Paganel, Robert, and even the major, wept and embraced each other.
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From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
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From this reading Their emotions rose from joy to ecstasy.
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From this reading Glenarvan, John Mangles, Paganel, Robert, and even the major, wept and embraced each other.
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From this reading Their emotions rose from joy to ecstasy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Glenarvan, John Mangles, Paganel, Robert, and even the major, wept and embraced each other.
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From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
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From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their emotions rose from joy to ecstasy.
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From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
large, enthusiastic, and satisfying, especially of a meal
From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
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From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
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From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
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From this reading Glenarvan, John Mangles, Paganel, Robert, and even the major, wept and embraced each other.
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From this reading Their emotions rose from joy to ecstasy.
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From this reading Glenarvan, John Mangles, Paganel, Robert, and even the major, wept and embraced each other.
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From this reading Glenarvan, John Mangles, Paganel, Robert, and even the major, wept and embraced each other.
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From this reading WHY THE DUNCAN WENT TO NEW ZEALAND.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
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From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
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From this reading Glenarvan, John Mangles, Paganel, Robert, and even the major, wept and embraced each other.
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From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
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From this reading Glenarvan, John Mangles, Paganel, Robert, and even the major, wept and embraced each other.
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From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
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From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
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From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
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From this reading Glenarvan, John Mangles, Paganel, Robert, and even the major, wept and embraced each other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their emotions rose from joy to ecstasy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
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From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHY THE DUNCAN WENT TO NEW ZEALAND.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHY THE DUNCAN WENT TO NEW ZEALAND.
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From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
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From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
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From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WHY THE DUNCAN WENT TO NEW ZEALAND.
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From this reading Glenarvan, John Mangles, Paganel, Robert, and even the major, wept and embraced each other.
at the time that
From this reading The feelings of Glenarvan and his friends, when the songs of old Scotland resounded in their ears, it is impossible to describe.
during the time that
From this reading As soon as they set foot on deck the bagpiper struck up a well remembered air, while hearty hurrahs welcomed the owner's return on board.
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From this reading WHY THE DUNCAN WENT TO NEW ZEALAND.
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From this reading WHY THE DUNCAN WENT TO NEW ZEALAND.
