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Chapter XXII
The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train. It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle. He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions. Raven appeared immediately. He was quite ready, but his features bore no trace of a past vigil, or a restless night.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was quite ready, but his features bore no trace of a past vigil, or a restless night.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.”
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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 He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
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From this reading Raven appeared immediately.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
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From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
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From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
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From this reading He was quite ready, but his features bore no trace of a past vigil, or a restless night.
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From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
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From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was quite ready, but his features bore no trace of a past vigil, or a restless night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
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From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.
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From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
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From this reading It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.
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From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.
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From this reading It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.
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From this reading He was quite ready, but his features bore no trace of a past vigil, or a restless night.
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From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
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From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
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From this reading Raven appeared immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
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From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
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From this reading It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.
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From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
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From this reading It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
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From this reading He was quite ready, but his features bore no trace of a past vigil, or a restless night.
not any; not one
From this reading He was quite ready, but his features bore no trace of a past vigil, or a restless night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was quite ready, but his features bore no trace of a past vigil, or a restless night.
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From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
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From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
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From this reading It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was quite ready, but his features bore no trace of a past vigil, or a restless night.
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From this reading He was quite ready, but his features bore no trace of a past vigil, or a restless night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was quite ready, but his features bore no trace of a past vigil, or a restless night.
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From this reading Raven appeared immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was quite ready, but his features bore no trace of a past vigil, or a restless night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was quite ready, but his features bore no trace of a past vigil, or a restless night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
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From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was quite ready, but his features bore no trace of a past vigil, or a restless night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.
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From this reading He was quite ready, but his features bore no trace of a past vigil, or a restless night.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.
at the time that
From this reading It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next morning broke dull and gloomy, clouded by the thick fog which late autumn often brings in its train.
which person or people
From this reading He came on foot, and was at once shown into the Baron's private study by a servant who had previously received his instructions.
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From this reading It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was still very early, and only just light without, when Colonel Wilten entered the Castle.
