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PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man. "The Lord preserv's!" cried Leeby. Jess looked quickly at the clock. "Half fower!" she said, excitedly. "Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"The Lord preserv's!" cried Leeby.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Half fower!" she said, excitedly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jess looked quickly at the clock.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."”
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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 PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."
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From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
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From this reading "Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jess looked quickly at the clock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "The Lord preserv's!" cried Leeby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Half fower!" she said, excitedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."
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From this reading "Half fower!" she said, excitedly.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Half fower!" she said, excitedly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
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From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."
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From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."
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From this reading Jess looked quickly at the clock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jess looked quickly at the clock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Lord preserv's!" cried Leeby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Lord preserv's!" cried Leeby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jess looked quickly at the clock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Half fower!" she said, excitedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Half fower!" she said, excitedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Then it canna be dune," said Leeby, falling despairingly into a chair, "for they may be here ony meenute."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
at the time that
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PREPARING TO RECEIVE COMPANY Leeby was at the fire brandering a quarter of steak on the tongs, when the house was flung into consternation by Hendry's casual remark that he had seen Tibbie Mealmaker in the town with her man.
