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Chapter XVII
The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home. He liked to see it. It became a sort of beacon light, and as such he began to watch for it. He used to wonder what Joan was doing, and he glanced in through the curtainless windows as he passed by. Then he discovered that when the light shone she was at work.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It became a sort of beacon light, and as such he began to watch for it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He used to wonder what Joan was doing, and he glanced in through the curtainless windows as he passed by.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He used to wonder what Joan was doing, and he glanced in through the curtainless windows as he passed by.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.”
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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 It became a sort of beacon light, and as such he began to watch for it.
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From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It became a sort of beacon light, and as such he began to watch for it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then he discovered that when the light shone she was at work.
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From this reading It became a sort of beacon light, and as such he began to watch for it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It became a sort of beacon light, and as such he began to watch for it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It became a sort of beacon light, and as such he began to watch for it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
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From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He used to wonder what Joan was doing, and he glanced in through the curtainless windows as he passed by.
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From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
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From this reading He used to wonder what Joan was doing, and he glanced in through the curtainless windows as he passed by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
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From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
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From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
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From this reading Then he discovered that when the light shone she was at work.
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From this reading He used to wonder what Joan was doing, and he glanced in through the curtainless windows as he passed by.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It became a sort of beacon light, and as such he began to watch for it.
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From this reading He used to wonder what Joan was doing, and he glanced in through the curtainless windows as he passed by.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
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From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
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From this reading He used to wonder what Joan was doing, and he glanced in through the curtainless windows as he passed by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He liked to see it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He used to wonder what Joan was doing, and he glanced in through the curtainless windows as he passed by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he discovered that when the light shone she was at work.
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From this reading Then he discovered that when the light shone she was at work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It became a sort of beacon light, and as such he began to watch for it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It became a sort of beacon light, and as such he began to watch for it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he discovered that when the light shone she was at work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
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From this reading Then he discovered that when the light shone she was at work.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He used to wonder what Joan was doing, and he glanced in through the curtainless windows as he passed by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It became a sort of beacon light, and as such he began to watch for it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He used to wonder what Joan was doing, and he glanced in through the curtainless windows as he passed by.
at the time that
From this reading The light in the cottage upon the Knoll Road burned late in these days, and when Derrick was delayed in the little town, he used to see it twinkle afar off, before he turned the bend of the road on his way home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He used to wonder what Joan was doing, and he glanced in through the curtainless windows as he passed by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He used to wonder what Joan was doing, and he glanced in through the curtainless windows as he passed by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he discovered that when the light shone she was at work.
