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Chapter XXVIII
_COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill. The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up. "We must chance it now," he said. "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast." Marston pulled himself together.
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading “The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “"If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."”
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Marston pulled himself together.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"We must chance it now," he said.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “"If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Marston pulled himself together.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “"If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.”
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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 _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
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From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
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From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
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From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
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From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
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From this reading "We must chance it now," he said.
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From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
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From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
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From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
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From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We must chance it now," he said.
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From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Marston pulled himself together.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
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From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We must chance it now," he said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
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From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
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From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marston pulled himself together.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must chance it now," he said.
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From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
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From this reading "We must chance it now," he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Marston pulled himself together.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We must chance it now," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
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From this reading Marston pulled himself together.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
up to a particular time
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
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From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
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From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We must chance it now," he said.
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From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
at the time that
From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _COLUMBINE_ STEALS AWAY All was quiet at the mission but for the soft rustle of the palms when a puff of wind came down the hill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If all goes well, we ought to reach the port two or three hours before dawn and our hosts won't miss us until the major-domo sends our breakfast."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last light had gone out behind the narrow windows across the patio, and Wyndham, looking at his watch, got up.
