Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Heaven bless me!" she cried, in alarm, raising her voice to a pitch that brought both of the sisters quickly to her side.

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From this reading "Heaven bless me!" she cried, in alarm, raising her voice to a pitch that brought both of the sisters quickly to her side.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Miss Burton had gone out to Daisy--she lay so still and lifeless in the long green grass.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading See, this child is ill, her cheeks are burning scarlet and her eyes are like stars."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Matilda, go at once and fetch the doctor.

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From this reading "Heaven bless me!" she cried, in alarm, raising her voice to a pitch that brought both of the sisters quickly to her side.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "Heaven bless me!" she cried, in alarm, raising her voice to a pitch that brought both of the sisters quickly to her side.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading "Heaven bless me!" she cried, in alarm, raising her voice to a pitch that brought both of the sisters quickly to her side.

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From this reading See, this child is ill, her cheeks are burning scarlet and her eyes are like stars."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Miss Burton had gone out to Daisy--she lay so still and lifeless in the long green grass.

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From this reading See, this child is ill, her cheeks are burning scarlet and her eyes are like stars."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading See, this child is ill, her cheeks are burning scarlet and her eyes are like stars."

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From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Heaven bless me!" she cried, in alarm, raising her voice to a pitch that brought both of the sisters quickly to her side.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Miss Burton had gone out to Daisy--she lay so still and lifeless in the long green grass.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Matilda, go at once and fetch the doctor.

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From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading See, this child is ill, her cheeks are burning scarlet and her eyes are like stars."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Matilda, go at once and fetch the doctor.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Matilda, go at once and fetch the doctor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Miss Burton had gone out to Daisy--she lay so still and lifeless in the long green grass.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Miss Burton had gone out to Daisy--she lay so still and lifeless in the long green grass.

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From this reading Miss Burton had gone out to Daisy--she lay so still and lifeless in the long green grass.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

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From this reading "Heaven bless me!" she cried, in alarm, raising her voice to a pitch that brought both of the sisters quickly to her side.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Heaven bless me!" she cried, in alarm, raising her voice to a pitch that brought both of the sisters quickly to her side.

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From this reading See, this child is ill, her cheeks are burning scarlet and her eyes are like stars."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Miss Burton had gone out to Daisy--she lay so still and lifeless in the long green grass.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading See, this child is ill, her cheeks are burning scarlet and her eyes are like stars."

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From this reading Miss Burton had gone out to Daisy--she lay so still and lifeless in the long green grass.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Miss Burton had gone out to Daisy--she lay so still and lifeless in the long green grass.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading See, this child is ill, her cheeks are burning scarlet and her eyes are like stars."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Miss Burton had gone out to Daisy--she lay so still and lifeless in the long green grass.

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From this reading "Matilda, go at once and fetch the doctor.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Heaven bless me!" she cried, in alarm, raising her voice to a pitch that brought both of the sisters quickly to her side.

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From this reading Miss Burton had gone out to Daisy--she lay so still and lifeless in the long green grass.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

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From this reading "Matilda, go at once and fetch the doctor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Miss Burton had gone out to Daisy--she lay so still and lifeless in the long green grass.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Heaven bless me!" she cried, in alarm, raising her voice to a pitch that brought both of the sisters quickly to her side.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Heaven bless me!" she cried, in alarm, raising her voice to a pitch that brought both of the sisters quickly to her side.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Heaven bless me!" she cried, in alarm, raising her voice to a pitch that brought both of the sisters quickly to her side.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading See, this child is ill, her cheeks are burning scarlet and her eyes are like stars."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading See, this child is ill, her cheeks are burning scarlet and her eyes are like stars."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Miss Burton had gone out to Daisy--she lay so still and lifeless in the long green grass.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Heaven bless me!" she cried, in alarm, raising her voice to a pitch that brought both of the sisters quickly to her side.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Heaven bless me!" she cried, in alarm, raising her voice to a pitch that brought both of the sisters quickly to her side.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Miss Burton had gone out to Daisy--she lay so still and lifeless in the long green grass.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading See, this child is ill, her cheeks are burning scarlet and her eyes are like stars."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Miss Burton had gone out to Daisy--she lay so still and lifeless in the long green grass.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading See, this child is ill, her cheeks are burning scarlet and her eyes are like stars."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

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From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Heaven bless me!" she cried, in alarm, raising her voice to a pitch that brought both of the sisters quickly to her side.

at the time that

From this reading When Lester Stanwick returned to the cottage he found that quite an unexpected turn of events had transpired.