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Chapter XXXII
MR. BRACKETT’S DIPLOMACY. Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother. He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part. “We’ve got to move slow, wife,” he said, cautiously.
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the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.”
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading BRACKETT’S DIPLOMACY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading “We’ve got to move slow, wife,” he said, cautiously.
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading BRACKETT’S DIPLOMACY.
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From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading “We’ve got to move slow, wife,” he said, cautiously.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.
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From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.
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From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.
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From this reading MR.
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading “We’ve got to move slow, wife,” he said, cautiously.
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From this reading “We’ve got to move slow, wife,” he said, cautiously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.
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From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading “We’ve got to move slow, wife,” he said, cautiously.
at the time that
From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We’ve got to move slow, wife,” he said, cautiously.
