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Chapter XXXV
‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired. Keble. To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone. All he said was that the Friar was in luck. He himself was much annoyed at the despatch he had received from Japan.
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later than; following
From this reading “To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.”
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “He himself was much annoyed at the despatch he had received from Japan.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.”
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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 To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
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From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
later than; following
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
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From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
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From this reading He himself was much annoyed at the despatch he had received from Japan.
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From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
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From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
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From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He himself was much annoyed at the despatch he had received from Japan.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
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From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
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From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
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From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
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From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
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From this reading All he said was that the Friar was in luck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He himself was much annoyed at the despatch he had received from Japan.
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From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He himself was much annoyed at the despatch he had received from Japan.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All he said was that the Friar was in luck.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He himself was much annoyed at the despatch he had received from Japan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
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From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He himself was much annoyed at the despatch he had received from Japan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
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From this reading Keble.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All he said was that the Friar was in luck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He himself was much annoyed at the despatch he had received from Japan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He himself was much annoyed at the despatch he had received from Japan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All he said was that the Friar was in luck.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All he said was that the Friar was in luck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
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From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Tis true bright hours together told, And blissful dreams in secret shared, Serene or solemn, gay or bold, Still last in fancy unimpaired.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All he said was that the Friar was in luck.
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From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To his mother’s surprise, Lucas did not betray any discomfiture at Sydney’s adventure, nor even at John’s having, of necessity, been left behind for a week at Fordham after all the other guests were gone.
