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Chapter VIII
EVENING THE FOURTH. SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE. "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river. It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces. The streets have an atmosphere of hospitality.
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next to; at the side of
From this reading “"Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “EVENING THE FOURTH.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “The streets have an atmosphere of hospitality.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.”
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading “SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “"Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.”
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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 "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
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From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The streets have an atmosphere of hospitality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
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From this reading The streets have an atmosphere of hospitality.
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From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.
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From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
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From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.
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From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
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From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
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From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.
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From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
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From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
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From this reading EVENING THE FOURTH.
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From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading EVENING THE FOURTH.
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From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The streets have an atmosphere of hospitality.
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From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
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From this reading The streets have an atmosphere of hospitality.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
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From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
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From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
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From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.
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From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
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From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
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From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
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From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
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From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The streets have an atmosphere of hospitality.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
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From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVENING THE FOURTH.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
which person or people
From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.
