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Chapter IV
Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors. “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it? So my Rose in June is woman enough to have lovers of her own!” “I was married before I was Rose’s age,” said Mrs. Damerel. “So you were, Martha.
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later than; following
From this reading “Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ““I was married before I was Rose’s age,” said Mrs. Damerel.”
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading “Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ““Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ““Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?”
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading “Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading ““Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?”
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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 Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
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From this reading “I was married before I was Rose’s age,” said Mrs. Damerel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I was married before I was Rose’s age,” said Mrs. Damerel.
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From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
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From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
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From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
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From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
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From this reading So my Rose in June is woman enough to have lovers of her own!”
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From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
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From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
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From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So my Rose in June is woman enough to have lovers of her own!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So my Rose in June is woman enough to have lovers of her own!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I was married before I was Rose’s age,” said Mrs. Damerel.
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From this reading “So you were, Martha.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading So my Rose in June is woman enough to have lovers of her own!”
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So my Rose in June is woman enough to have lovers of her own!”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So my Rose in June is woman enough to have lovers of her own!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Damerel thought it her duty, a few nights after this, to speak to her husband of Rose’s suitors.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was married before I was Rose’s age,” said Mrs. Damerel.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “So you were, Martha.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So my Rose in June is woman enough to have lovers of her own!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “Mr. Incledon has spoken so plainly to me that I cannot mistake him,” she said; “and in case you should not have noticed it yourself, Herbert”-- “I notice it!” he said, with a smile; “what chance is there that I should notice it?
