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Chapter VIII
"After long years." It is raining, not only raining, but pouring. All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes. Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble. Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
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later than; following
From this reading “"After long years."”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.”
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"After long years."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.”
during the time that
From this reading “All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.”
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later than; following
From this reading "After long years."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
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From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
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From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is raining, not only raining, but pouring.
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From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
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From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
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From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
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From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
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From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
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From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
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From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
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From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
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From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
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From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
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From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
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From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
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From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
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From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is raining, not only raining, but pouring.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is raining, not only raining, but pouring.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "After long years."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
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From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is raining, not only raining, but pouring.
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From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
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From this reading It is raining, not only raining, but pouring.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is raining, not only raining, but pouring.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is raining, not only raining, but pouring.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
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From this reading Huge drops they are, swollen with the hidden rage of many days, that fall, and burst heavily, and make the casements tremble.
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From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
during the time that
From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
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From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
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From this reading Outside, the flowers droop and hang their pretty heads in sad wonder at this undeserved Nemesis that has overtaken them.
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From this reading "After long years."
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From this reading All the gracious sunshine of yesterday is obliterated, forgotten, while in its place the sullen raindrops dash themselves with suppressed fury against the window-panes.
