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Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection. But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time. So, T. Phelan ploughed on, practically unmolested and untormented by questions, suggestions, and advice. Which liberty was to his liking. And he loafed much.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.”
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading “Which liberty was to his liking.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.”
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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 But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.
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From this reading But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.
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From this reading So, T. Phelan ploughed on, practically unmolested and untormented by questions, suggestions, and advice.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So, T. Phelan ploughed on, practically unmolested and untormented by questions, suggestions, and advice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.
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From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
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From this reading But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So, T. Phelan ploughed on, practically unmolested and untormented by questions, suggestions, and advice.
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From this reading But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
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From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
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From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.
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From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Which liberty was to his liking.
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From this reading But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Which liberty was to his liking.
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From this reading Which liberty was to his liking.
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From this reading And he loafed much.
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From this reading But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.
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From this reading And he loafed much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
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From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
above and across; more than
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So, T. Phelan ploughed on, practically unmolested and untormented by questions, suggestions, and advice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So, T. Phelan ploughed on, practically unmolested and untormented by questions, suggestions, and advice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So, T. Phelan ploughed on, practically unmolested and untormented by questions, suggestions, and advice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So, T. Phelan ploughed on, practically unmolested and untormented by questions, suggestions, and advice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So, T. Phelan ploughed on, practically unmolested and untormented by questions, suggestions, and advice.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So, T. Phelan ploughed on, practically unmolested and untormented by questions, suggestions, and advice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So, T. Phelan ploughed on, practically unmolested and untormented by questions, suggestions, and advice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spring ploughing had been proceeding for some time now, but Athalie did not feel equal to walking cross-lots over ploughed ground, so she let Clive go alone on tours of inspection.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Which liberty was to his liking.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But these absences were brief; he did not care to remain away from Athalie for more than an hour at a time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which liberty was to his liking.
