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Chapter XXXII
Not yet. That distant door opens again. And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force! It was an odious spectacle--odious and awful. For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “That distant door opens again.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.”
not friendly or close
From this reading “That distant door opens again.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.”
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading “And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!”
for this reason
From this reading “And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.”
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading “For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Not yet.”
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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 And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading That distant door opens again.
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From this reading For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
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From this reading It was an odious spectacle--odious and awful.
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From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
on the far side of; further than
From this reading For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.
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From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
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From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
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From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.
not friendly or close
From this reading That distant door opens again.
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From this reading That distant door opens again.
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From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.
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From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
for this reason
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an odious spectacle--odious and awful.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not yet.
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From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an odious spectacle--odious and awful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That distant door opens again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an odious spectacle--odious and awful.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That distant door opens again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For one moment it was an unbelievable thing--a thing beyond all credibility; it must be a delusion, a dream, a nightmare.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an odious spectacle--odious and awful.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And now we see what history will be talking of five centuries hence: a uniformed and helmeted battalion of bronzed and stalwart men marching in double file down the floor of the House--a free parliament profaned by an invasion of brute force!
but in spite of that
From this reading Not yet.
