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Chapter XVIII
THE SHIPWRECKED LIFE. _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both. "You must win her heart back again, Rose," said Mr. Delancy. "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time. You will then be much together."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You must win her heart back again, Rose," said Mr. Delancy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “_OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE SHIPWRECKED LIFE.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"You must win her heart back again, Rose," said Mr. Delancy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THE SHIPWRECKED LIFE.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.”
during the time that
From this reading “_OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.”
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You must win her heart back again, Rose," said Mr. Delancy.
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From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.
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From this reading "You must win her heart back again, Rose," said Mr. Delancy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You will then be much together."
the two together, not just one
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
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From this reading "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You must win her heart back again, Rose," said Mr. Delancy.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
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From this reading "You must win her heart back again, Rose," said Mr. Delancy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.
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From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED LIFE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You must win her heart back again, Rose," said Mr. Delancy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You will then be much together."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must win her heart back again, Rose," said Mr. Delancy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You must win her heart back again, Rose," said Mr. Delancy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You must win her heart back again, Rose," said Mr. Delancy.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED LIFE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED LIFE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
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From this reading You will then be much together."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You will then be much together."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
during the time that
From this reading _OFTEN_, during that morning, did the name of Irene come to their lips, for the thought of her was all the while present to both.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will lure her to Ivy Cliff often this summer, and keep her here as long as possible each time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You must win her heart back again, Rose," said Mr. Delancy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must win her heart back again, Rose," said Mr. Delancy.
