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Chapter XVI
Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle. "I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night. It is a thing I've always been subject to, but it's always a stupid thing to do. I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best. I am so much obliged to you, Mademoiselle.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “It is a thing I've always been subject to, but it's always a stupid thing to do.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is a thing I've always been subject to, but it's always a stupid thing to do.”
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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 Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
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From this reading It is a thing I've always been subject to, but it's always a stupid thing to do.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am so much obliged to you, Mademoiselle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
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From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is a thing I've always been subject to, but it's always a stupid thing to do.
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From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a thing I've always been subject to, but it's always a stupid thing to do.
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From this reading "I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is a thing I've always been subject to, but it's always a stupid thing to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a thing I've always been subject to, but it's always a stupid thing to do.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a thing I've always been subject to, but it's always a stupid thing to do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a thing I've always been subject to, but it's always a stupid thing to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a thing I've always been subject to, but it's always a stupid thing to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am so much obliged to you, Mademoiselle.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am so much obliged to you, Mademoiselle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a thing I've always been subject to, but it's always a stupid thing to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a thing I've always been subject to, but it's always a stupid thing to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is a thing I've always been subject to, but it's always a stupid thing to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Wargrave made next morning a very pretty little speech of mingled gratitude and apology to Mademoiselle.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I can't imagine," she said, "what made me so silly as to faint last night.
at the time that
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hear you were so good, coming down directly when Jervis lost her head, and doing everything that was kindest and best.
