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Chapter I
Eileen and the Editor. "PLEASE are you Mr. Charlton, the editor of 'Sunny Hours?'" The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke. The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older. "Yes," was the answer, pleasantly spoken, "I am; what can I do for you?"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.”
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading “The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.”
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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 The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.
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From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Yes," was the answer, pleasantly spoken, "I am; what can I do for you?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eileen and the Editor.
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From this reading "Yes," was the answer, pleasantly spoken, "I am; what can I do for you?"
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "PLEASE are you Mr. Charlton, the editor of 'Sunny Hours?'"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
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From this reading The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Yes," was the answer, pleasantly spoken, "I am; what can I do for you?"
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From this reading "PLEASE are you Mr. Charlton, the editor of 'Sunny Hours?'"
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From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Yes," was the answer, pleasantly spoken, "I am; what can I do for you?"
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From this reading Eileen and the Editor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eileen and the Editor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
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From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes," was the answer, pleasantly spoken, "I am; what can I do for you?"
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From this reading The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
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From this reading The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
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From this reading "PLEASE are you Mr. Charlton, the editor of 'Sunny Hours?'"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes," was the answer, pleasantly spoken, "I am; what can I do for you?"
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From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PLEASE are you Mr. Charlton, the editor of 'Sunny Hours?'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "PLEASE are you Mr. Charlton, the editor of 'Sunny Hours?'"
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From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," was the answer, pleasantly spoken, "I am; what can I do for you?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PLEASE are you Mr. Charlton, the editor of 'Sunny Hours?'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," was the answer, pleasantly spoken, "I am; what can I do for you?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PLEASE are you Mr. Charlton, the editor of 'Sunny Hours?'"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eileen and the Editor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man who had just risen from a deck-chair under the shadow of a tree was not Eileen's idea of an editor at all: she had expected to see some one much older.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes," was the answer, pleasantly spoken, "I am; what can I do for you?"
which person or people
From this reading The fourteen-year-old girl who put the question—Eileen Bannister by name—looked a little puzzled as she spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," was the answer, pleasantly spoken, "I am; what can I do for you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "PLEASE are you Mr. Charlton, the editor of 'Sunny Hours?'"
