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Chapter XXIV
AT nightfall, on the 25th of August, the kibitka came in sight of Krasnoiarsk. The journey from Tomsk had taken eight days. If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little. Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours. Happily, there was no longer any fear of Tartars.
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for the reason that
From this reading “If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The journey from Tomsk had taken eight days.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.”
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From this reading AT nightfall, on the 25th of August, the kibitka came in sight of Krasnoiarsk.
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From this reading If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.
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From this reading Happily, there was no longer any fear of Tartars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT nightfall, on the 25th of August, the kibitka came in sight of Krasnoiarsk.
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From this reading AT nightfall, on the 25th of August, the kibitka came in sight of Krasnoiarsk.
for the reason that
From this reading If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.
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From this reading AT nightfall, on the 25th of August, the kibitka came in sight of Krasnoiarsk.
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From this reading Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.
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From this reading The journey from Tomsk had taken eight days.
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From this reading The journey from Tomsk had taken eight days.
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From this reading Happily, there was no longer any fear of Tartars.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The journey from Tomsk had taken eight days.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The journey from Tomsk had taken eight days.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.
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From this reading Happily, there was no longer any fear of Tartars.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.
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From this reading Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.
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From this reading Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.
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From this reading Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT nightfall, on the 25th of August, the kibitka came in sight of Krasnoiarsk.
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From this reading Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The journey from Tomsk had taken eight days.
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From this reading AT nightfall, on the 25th of August, the kibitka came in sight of Krasnoiarsk.
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From this reading AT nightfall, on the 25th of August, the kibitka came in sight of Krasnoiarsk.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.
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From this reading Happily, there was no longer any fear of Tartars.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.
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From this reading If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.
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From this reading AT nightfall, on the 25th of August, the kibitka came in sight of Krasnoiarsk.
not any; not one
From this reading Happily, there was no longer any fear of Tartars.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT nightfall, on the 25th of August, the kibitka came in sight of Krasnoiarsk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AT nightfall, on the 25th of August, the kibitka came in sight of Krasnoiarsk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT nightfall, on the 25th of August, the kibitka came in sight of Krasnoiarsk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The journey from Tomsk had taken eight days.
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From this reading Happily, there was no longer any fear of Tartars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT nightfall, on the 25th of August, the kibitka came in sight of Krasnoiarsk.
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From this reading Happily, there was no longer any fear of Tartars.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The journey from Tomsk had taken eight days.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it had not been accomplished as rapidly as it might, it was because Nicholas had slept little.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Consequently, it was impossible to increase his horse’s pace, though in other hands, the journey would not have taken sixty hours.
