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Chapter XX
THE NEW HOME. Two days later Rose Beaufort received another call from Miss Jane Wilmot. "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once." "Our rent is paid here till Saturday," suggested Rose. "Give your landlady the benefit of the balance of the week.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Two days later Rose Beaufort received another call from Miss Jane Wilmot.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Give your landlady the benefit of the balance of the week.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Our rent is paid here till Saturday," suggested Rose.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."”
up to a particular time
From this reading “"Our rent is paid here till Saturday," suggested Rose.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Two days later Rose Beaufort received another call from Miss Jane Wilmot.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Give your landlady the benefit of the balance of the week.
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From this reading Two days later Rose Beaufort received another call from Miss Jane Wilmot.
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From this reading "Give your landlady the benefit of the balance of the week.
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From this reading Two days later Rose Beaufort received another call from Miss Jane Wilmot.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
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From this reading Two days later Rose Beaufort received another call from Miss Jane Wilmot.
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From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two days later Rose Beaufort received another call from Miss Jane Wilmot.
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From this reading "Give your landlady the benefit of the balance of the week.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Our rent is paid here till Saturday," suggested Rose.
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From this reading THE NEW HOME.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Our rent is paid here till Saturday," suggested Rose.
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From this reading Two days later Rose Beaufort received another call from Miss Jane Wilmot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Give your landlady the benefit of the balance of the week.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days later Rose Beaufort received another call from Miss Jane Wilmot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days later Rose Beaufort received another call from Miss Jane Wilmot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
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From this reading THE NEW HOME.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Give your landlady the benefit of the balance of the week.
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From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Our rent is paid here till Saturday," suggested Rose.
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From this reading "Our rent is paid here till Saturday," suggested Rose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days later Rose Beaufort received another call from Miss Jane Wilmot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Our rent is paid here till Saturday," suggested Rose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days later Rose Beaufort received another call from Miss Jane Wilmot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Our rent is paid here till Saturday," suggested Rose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Our rent is paid here till Saturday," suggested Rose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW HOME.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Our rent is paid here till Saturday," suggested Rose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days later Rose Beaufort received another call from Miss Jane Wilmot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Give your landlady the benefit of the balance of the week.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days later Rose Beaufort received another call from Miss Jane Wilmot.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear," said the spinster, "your new rooms are ready for you, and you can move in at once."
