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Chapter XXXVII
THE EFFECT OF GOOD FORTUNE: ROLLO. The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale. He went home with the fumes of his resolution in his mind. Now the die was cast. Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
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later than; following
From this reading “The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THE EFFECT OF GOOD FORTUNE: ROLLO.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE EFFECT OF GOOD FORTUNE: ROLLO.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He went home with the fumes of his resolution in his mind.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He went home with the fumes of his resolution in his mind.”
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.”
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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 The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.
later than; following
From this reading The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
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From this reading Now the die was cast.
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From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
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From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
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From this reading The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.
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From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
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From this reading Now the die was cast.
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From this reading THE EFFECT OF GOOD FORTUNE: ROLLO.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE EFFECT OF GOOD FORTUNE: ROLLO.
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From this reading He went home with the fumes of his resolution in his mind.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE EFFECT OF GOOD FORTUNE: ROLLO.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went home with the fumes of his resolution in his mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He went home with the fumes of his resolution in his mind.
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From this reading He went home with the fumes of his resolution in his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He went home with the fumes of his resolution in his mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
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From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He went home with the fumes of his resolution in his mind.
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From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
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From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
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From this reading The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.
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From this reading Now the die was cast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EFFECT OF GOOD FORTUNE: ROLLO.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.
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From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went home with the fumes of his resolution in his mind.
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From this reading The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EFFECT OF GOOD FORTUNE: ROLLO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.
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From this reading The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EFFECT OF GOOD FORTUNE: ROLLO.
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From this reading The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night after that decisive talk upon the Slopes was a trying one for Rollo Ridsdale.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He went home with the fumes of his resolution in his mind.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whatever prudence might say against it, the decision was made, and his life settled for him, partly by circumstances, but much more by his personal will and deed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He went home with the fumes of his resolution in his mind.
