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Chapter XI
Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied. SCOTT, Lord of the Isles. ‘Sir, I have something to show you.’ It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men. George sat up.
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later than; following
From this reading “It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.”
left a place or vessel without intending to return
From this reading “It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “‘Sir, I have something to show you.’”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “‘Sir, I have something to show you.’”
the dim light before night or sunrise
From this reading “It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.”
except if; if not
From this reading “It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.”
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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 It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
later than; following
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
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From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
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From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
left a place or vessel without intending to return
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
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From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
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From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.
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From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘Sir, I have something to show you.’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
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From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘Sir, I have something to show you.’
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From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
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From this reading SCOTT, Lord of the Isles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.
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From this reading SCOTT, Lord of the Isles.
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From this reading Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCOTT, Lord of the Isles.
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From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
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From this reading Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
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From this reading Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.
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From this reading George sat up.
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From this reading SCOTT, Lord of the Isles.
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From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
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From this reading Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.
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From this reading ‘Sir, I have something to show you.’
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From this reading ‘Sir, I have something to show you.’
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From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading ‘Sir, I have something to show you.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.
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From this reading Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘Sir, I have something to show you.’
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From this reading Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.
the dim light before night or sunrise
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
except if; if not
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then long and loud the victor shout From turret and from tower rang out; The rugged walls replied.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
at the time that
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
which person or people
From this reading It was the early twilight of a summer’s morning when Ringan crept up to the shelter of pine branches under which George Douglas was sleeping, after hotly opposing Gebhardt, who had nearly persuaded his master that retreat was inevitable, unless he meant to be deserted by more than half his men.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Sir, I have something to show you.’
