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Chapter XXXIII
"THE SLAVE OF BEAUTY." "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days." _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her. "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property. "Or is my hat too shabby?
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “_Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “_Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.”
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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 "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
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From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
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From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
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From this reading "THE SLAVE OF BEAUTY."
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
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From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
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From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
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From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
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From this reading "Or is my hat too shabby?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Or is my hat too shabby?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Or is my hat too shabby?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE SLAVE OF BEAUTY."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Or is my hat too shabby?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Or is my hat too shabby?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "THE SLAVE OF BEAUTY."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE SLAVE OF BEAUTY."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Or is my hat too shabby?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
