Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Look how the sun sparkles on the emerald waves, like millions and millions of the brightest diamonds."

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From this reading "Darling, how beautiful the sea is.

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From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

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From this reading Look how the sun sparkles on the emerald waves, like millions and millions of the brightest diamonds."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Oh! why did you bring me here?

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From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

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From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Darling, how beautiful the sea is.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

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From this reading "The sea, the sea," she moaned despairingly.

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From this reading Look how the sun sparkles on the emerald waves, like millions and millions of the brightest diamonds."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Oh! why did you bring me here?

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From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

a bright green precious stone

From this reading Look how the sun sparkles on the emerald waves, like millions and millions of the brightest diamonds."

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From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

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From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

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From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Oh! why did you bring me here?

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From this reading "Darling, how beautiful the sea is.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

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From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Darling, how beautiful the sea is.

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From this reading Look how the sun sparkles on the emerald waves, like millions and millions of the brightest diamonds."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Look how the sun sparkles on the emerald waves, like millions and millions of the brightest diamonds."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Oh! why did you bring me here?

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From this reading Look how the sun sparkles on the emerald waves, like millions and millions of the brightest diamonds."

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From this reading "The sea, the sea," she moaned despairingly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Look how the sun sparkles on the emerald waves, like millions and millions of the brightest diamonds."

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From this reading "Oh! why did you bring me here?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Look how the sun sparkles on the emerald waves, like millions and millions of the brightest diamonds."

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From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Darling, how beautiful the sea is.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The sea, the sea," she moaned despairingly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Look how the sun sparkles on the emerald waves, like millions and millions of the brightest diamonds."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Look how the sun sparkles on the emerald waves, like millions and millions of the brightest diamonds."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Darling, how beautiful the sea is.

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From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Look how the sun sparkles on the emerald waves, like millions and millions of the brightest diamonds."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Oh! why did you bring me here?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Poor little Lora, sitting in the easy-chair on the wide veranda of the little ornate cottage, a forlorn little figure in the deepest of sables, looked up in her sister's face an instant, then burst into a passion of bitter tears.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Oh! why did you bring me here?