Chapter XXVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the first sigh which struggled from my bosom, he took hold of my hand.

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From this reading At the first sigh which struggled from my bosom, he took hold of my hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

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From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

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From this reading My uncle was watching--his eyes fixed intently on my countenance, a grave expression on his face, a tear in his eye.

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From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

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From this reading When he saw my eyes open and fix themselves upon his, he uttered a loud cry of joy.

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From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

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From this reading My uncle was watching--his eyes fixed intently on my countenance, a grave expression on his face, a tear in his eye.

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From this reading My uncle was watching--his eyes fixed intently on my countenance, a grave expression on his face, a tear in his eye.

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From this reading My uncle was watching--his eyes fixed intently on my countenance, a grave expression on his face, a tear in his eye.

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From this reading My uncle was watching--his eyes fixed intently on my countenance, a grave expression on his face, a tear in his eye.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading At the first sigh which struggled from my bosom, he took hold of my hand.

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From this reading When he saw my eyes open and fix themselves upon his, he uttered a loud cry of joy.

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From this reading My uncle was watching--his eyes fixed intently on my countenance, a grave expression on his face, a tear in his eye.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the first sigh which struggled from my bosom, he took hold of my hand.

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From this reading My uncle was watching--his eyes fixed intently on my countenance, a grave expression on his face, a tear in his eye.

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From this reading At the first sigh which struggled from my bosom, he took hold of my hand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At the first sigh which struggled from my bosom, he took hold of my hand.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading My uncle was watching--his eyes fixed intently on my countenance, a grave expression on his face, a tear in his eye.

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From this reading At the first sigh which struggled from my bosom, he took hold of my hand.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading My uncle was watching--his eyes fixed intently on my countenance, a grave expression on his face, a tear in his eye.

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From this reading My uncle was watching--his eyes fixed intently on my countenance, a grave expression on his face, a tear in his eye.

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From this reading When he saw my eyes open and fix themselves upon his, he uttered a loud cry of joy.

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From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

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From this reading "He lives! he lives!"

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From this reading When he saw my eyes open and fix themselves upon his, he uttered a loud cry of joy.

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From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My uncle was watching--his eyes fixed intently on my countenance, a grave expression on his face, a tear in his eye.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading When he saw my eyes open and fix themselves upon his, he uttered a loud cry of joy.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

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From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

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From this reading When he saw my eyes open and fix themselves upon his, he uttered a loud cry of joy.

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From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At the first sigh which struggled from my bosom, he took hold of my hand.

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From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At the first sigh which struggled from my bosom, he took hold of my hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading My uncle was watching--his eyes fixed intently on my countenance, a grave expression on his face, a tear in his eye.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading When he saw my eyes open and fix themselves upon his, he uttered a loud cry of joy.

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From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading At the first sigh which struggled from my bosom, he took hold of my hand.

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From this reading My uncle was watching--his eyes fixed intently on my countenance, a grave expression on his face, a tear in his eye.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When he saw my eyes open and fix themselves upon his, he uttered a loud cry of joy.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading When he saw my eyes open and fix themselves upon his, he uttered a loud cry of joy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading My uncle was watching--his eyes fixed intently on my countenance, a grave expression on his face, a tear in his eye.

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From this reading My uncle was watching--his eyes fixed intently on my countenance, a grave expression on his face, a tear in his eye.

at the time that

From this reading A RAPID RECOVERY When I returned to the consciousness of existence, I found myself surrounded by a kind of semiobscurity, lying on some thick and soft coverlets.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading At the first sigh which struggled from my bosom, he took hold of my hand.