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Chapter XXI
Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest. Thy wings are stronger far, strong wings of love, Thy home is sure in His unchanging rest. Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once. She found Agneta, worn, tired, and cross. “Thank Heaven, you’ve come, Lizabeth,” she said.
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for the reason that
From this reading “Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Thank Heaven, you’ve come, Lizabeth,” she said.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She found Agneta, worn, tired, and cross.”
an old form of “has”
From this reading “Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Thy wings are stronger far, strong wings of love, Thy home is sure in His unchanging rest.”
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Thy wings are stronger far, strong wings of love, Thy home is sure in His unchanging rest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once.”
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading “She found Agneta, worn, tired, and cross.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.”
an old word for “yes”
From this reading “Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.”
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From this reading Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
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From this reading She found Agneta, worn, tired, and cross.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thy wings are stronger far, strong wings of love, Thy home is sure in His unchanging rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
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From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
for the reason that
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Thank Heaven, you’ve come, Lizabeth,” she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She found Agneta, worn, tired, and cross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thy wings are stronger far, strong wings of love, Thy home is sure in His unchanging rest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She found Agneta, worn, tired, and cross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
an old form of “has”
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank Heaven, you’ve come, Lizabeth,” she said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thy wings are stronger far, strong wings of love, Thy home is sure in His unchanging rest.
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From this reading Thy wings are stronger far, strong wings of love, Thy home is sure in His unchanging rest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thy wings are stronger far, strong wings of love, Thy home is sure in His unchanging rest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank Heaven, you’ve come, Lizabeth,” she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thy wings are stronger far, strong wings of love, Thy home is sure in His unchanging rest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thy wings are stronger far, strong wings of love, Thy home is sure in His unchanging rest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank Heaven, you’ve come, Lizabeth,” she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thy wings are stronger far, strong wings of love, Thy home is sure in His unchanging rest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thy wings are stronger far, strong wings of love, Thy home is sure in His unchanging rest.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thy wings are stronger far, strong wings of love, Thy home is sure in His unchanging rest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank Heaven, you’ve come, Lizabeth,” she said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Thy wings are stronger far, strong wings of love, Thy home is sure in His unchanging rest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She found Agneta, worn, tired, and cross.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thy wings are stronger far, strong wings of love, Thy home is sure in His unchanging rest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Elizabeth went up to London by the 12.22, which is a fast train, and only stops once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading She found Agneta, worn, tired, and cross.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
an old word for “yes”
From this reading Oh, that I had wings, yea wings like a dove, Then would I flee away and be at rest; Lo, the dove hath wings because she is a dove, God gave her wings and bade her build her nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank Heaven, you’ve come, Lizabeth,” she said.
