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Chapter XVI
BELLA GOES ON A VISIT. ‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle. ‘She is to go and spend Christmas at the Water House.’ ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure. ‘Bella doesn’t care twopence for mince pies,’ said Clementina.
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later than; following
From this reading “‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.”
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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 BELLA GOES ON A VISIT.
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From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
later than; following
From this reading ‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘She is to go and spend Christmas at the Water House.’
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From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘She is to go and spend Christmas at the Water House.’
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
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From this reading BELLA GOES ON A VISIT.
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From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
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From this reading ‘Bella doesn’t care twopence for mince pies,’ said Clementina.
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From this reading ‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘She is to go and spend Christmas at the Water House.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Bella doesn’t care twopence for mince pies,’ said Clementina.
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From this reading ‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Bella doesn’t care twopence for mince pies,’ said Clementina.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
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From this reading ‘She is to go and spend Christmas at the Water House.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BELLA GOES ON A VISIT.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
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From this reading ‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle.
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From this reading ‘She is to go and spend Christmas at the Water House.’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘She is to go and spend Christmas at the Water House.’
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BELLA GOES ON A VISIT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Bella doesn’t care twopence for mince pies,’ said Clementina.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘HERE’S a fine chance for Bella!’ exclaimed Mr. Scratchell, after reading his patron’s curt epistle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘She is to go and spend Christmas at the Water House.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘She is to go and spend Christmas at the Water House.’
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘She is to go and spend Christmas at the Water House.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘She is to go and spend Christmas at the Water House.’
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From this reading ‘Bella doesn’t care twopence for mince pies,’ said Clementina.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BELLA GOES ON A VISIT.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
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From this reading ‘She is to go and spend Christmas at the Water House.’
which person or people
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘My word, won’t she have a blow out of mince pies,’ exclaimed the youthful Adolphus, who, from being somewhat restricted as to the good things of this life, was apt to take a material view of pleasure.
