CHAPTER XXV.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXIV
In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began. “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject. I will not apologize therefore for bringing it forward again.” “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.” “Offended me!
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I will not apologize therefore for bringing it forward again.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I will not apologize therefore for bringing it forward again.””
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ““I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.”
for that reason; as a result
From this reading “I will not apologize therefore for bringing it forward again.””
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.””
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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 In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.
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From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I will not apologize therefore for bringing it forward again.”
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From this reading I will not apologize therefore for bringing it forward again.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will not apologize therefore for bringing it forward again.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I will not apologize therefore for bringing it forward again.”
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I will not apologize therefore for bringing it forward again.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
not any; not one
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I will not apologize therefore for bringing it forward again.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I will not apologize therefore for bringing it forward again.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offended you by what I told you that Monday.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will not apologize therefore for bringing it forward again.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject.
What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 24?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "CHAPTER XXV....", what tone does the author establish?
