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Chapter XIX
THE CASKETS. It was indeed the Caskets light. A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light. The Caskets lighthouse in particular is a triple white tower, bearing three light-rooms. These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
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all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.”
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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 A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
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From this reading The Caskets lighthouse in particular is a triple white tower, bearing three light-rooms.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
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From this reading THE CASKETS.
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From this reading A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
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From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
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From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
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From this reading A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
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From this reading A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
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From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
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From this reading A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Caskets lighthouse in particular is a triple white tower, bearing three light-rooms.
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From this reading It was indeed the Caskets light.
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From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
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From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed the Caskets light.
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From this reading It was indeed the Caskets light.
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From this reading The Caskets lighthouse in particular is a triple white tower, bearing three light-rooms.
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From this reading A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
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From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
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From this reading A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
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From this reading The Caskets lighthouse in particular is a triple white tower, bearing three light-rooms.
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From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
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From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
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From this reading A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
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From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CASKETS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Caskets lighthouse in particular is a triple white tower, bearing three light-rooms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lighthouse of the nineteenth century is a high cylinder of masonry, surmounted by scientifically constructed machinery for throwing light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Caskets lighthouse in particular is a triple white tower, bearing three light-rooms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Caskets lighthouse in particular is a triple white tower, bearing three light-rooms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was indeed the Caskets light.
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From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Caskets lighthouse in particular is a triple white tower, bearing three light-rooms.
which person or people
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These three chambers revolve on clockwork wheels, with such precision that the man on watch who sees them from sea can invariably take ten steps during their irradiation, and twenty-five during their eclipse.
