Chapter IX

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.

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From this reading The great garden in the rear of the old mansion has also changed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The lines of box and sweet syringa are known only by their roots.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The lines of box and sweet syringa are known only by their roots.

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From this reading The lines of box and sweet syringa are known only by their roots.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The lines of box and sweet syringa are known only by their roots.

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From this reading The great garden in the rear of the old mansion has also changed.

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From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

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From this reading The great garden in the rear of the old mansion has also changed.

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From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The great garden in the rear of the old mansion has also changed.

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From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The great garden in the rear of the old mansion has also changed.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The great garden in the rear of the old mansion has also changed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.

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From this reading The lines of box and sweet syringa are known only by their roots.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

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From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

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From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

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From this reading The lines of box and sweet syringa are known only by their roots.

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From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The great garden in the rear of the old mansion has also changed.

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From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.

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From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

not any; not one

From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The great garden in the rear of the old mansion has also changed.

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From this reading The great garden in the rear of the old mansion has also changed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

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From this reading The lines of box and sweet syringa are known only by their roots.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

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From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The great garden in the rear of the old mansion has also changed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The lines of box and sweet syringa are known only by their roots.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The trees are still there.

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From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The lines of box and sweet syringa are known only by their roots.

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From this reading The lines of box and sweet syringa are known only by their roots.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The great garden in the rear of the old mansion has also changed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The lines of box and sweet syringa are known only by their roots.

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From this reading The trees are still there.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The trees are still there.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Only one lichen-covered, weather-stained seat circling about an old locust-tree remains, and this is on its last legs and needs propping up--or did the last time I saw it.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The rose-beds are no more, the paths that were woven into long stripes across its grass-plats are overgrown and hardly traceable.