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Chapter XVII
MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard. He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him. It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention. ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN. He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
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next to; at the side of
From this reading “He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.”
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading “MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.”
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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 MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
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From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
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From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
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From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
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From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
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From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
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From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
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From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
up to a particular time
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
which person or people
From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
