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Chapter X
“The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited. Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply. “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?” “Huh?” asked Budge. “Do you feel mentally and morally reconstructed?” repeated the uncle.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Huh?” asked Budge.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ““The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Do you feel mentally and morally reconstructed?” repeated the uncle.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading ““The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading ““The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.”
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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 “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
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From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Huh?” asked Budge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Huh?” asked Budge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
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From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
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From this reading “Huh?” asked Budge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply.
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From this reading Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply.
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From this reading Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply.
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From this reading “Do you feel mentally and morally reconstructed?” repeated the uncle.
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From this reading “Do you feel mentally and morally reconstructed?” repeated the uncle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Do you feel mentally and morally reconstructed?” repeated the uncle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Do you feel mentally and morally reconstructed?” repeated the uncle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
