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Chapter I
_Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC. This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.” The quatrain on p. 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson. ’Twas at Zell in the Zillerthal.
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closed and kept secret in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading “_Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “_Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.”
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From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
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From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
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From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
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From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
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From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ’Twas at Zell in the Zillerthal.
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From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
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From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
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From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
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From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
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From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
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From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
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From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
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From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
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From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
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From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
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From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
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From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
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From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
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From this reading The quatrain on p.
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From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
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From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The quatrain on p.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
closed and kept secret in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
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From this reading ’Twas at Zell in the Zillerthal.
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From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
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From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
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From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
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From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
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From this reading ’Twas at Zell in the Zillerthal.
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From this reading ’Twas at Zell in the Zillerthal.
