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Chapter VI
A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds. Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting. “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him. “Love it!” responded his twin promptly. “Chicago was nice, too, and Auntie Helen was gay and pretty, but this is so country and all.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ““I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.”
an official order to appear or respond
From this reading “A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.”
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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 A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.
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From this reading “Chicago was nice, too, and Auntie Helen was gay and pretty, but this is so country and all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.
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From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
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From this reading “Chicago was nice, too, and Auntie Helen was gay and pretty, but this is so country and all.
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From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Chicago was nice, too, and Auntie Helen was gay and pretty, but this is so country and all.
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From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
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From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
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From this reading “Chicago was nice, too, and Auntie Helen was gay and pretty, but this is so country and all.
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From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
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From this reading “Chicago was nice, too, and Auntie Helen was gay and pretty, but this is so country and all.
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From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
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From this reading “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.
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From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
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From this reading “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.
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From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
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From this reading “Chicago was nice, too, and Auntie Helen was gay and pretty, but this is so country and all.
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From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
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From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
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From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
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From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.
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From this reading “Chicago was nice, too, and Auntie Helen was gay and pretty, but this is so country and all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Love it!” responded his twin promptly.
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From this reading “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Chicago was nice, too, and Auntie Helen was gay and pretty, but this is so country and all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Love it!” responded his twin promptly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Chicago was nice, too, and Auntie Helen was gay and pretty, but this is so country and all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Love it!” responded his twin promptly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Love it!” responded his twin promptly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Chicago was nice, too, and Auntie Helen was gay and pretty, but this is so country and all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
an official order to appear or respond
From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.
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From this reading “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
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From this reading “Chicago was nice, too, and Auntie Helen was gay and pretty, but this is so country and all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Love it!” responded his twin promptly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SOCIAL CALL The twins gladly obeyed their aunts’ summons, for it meant to get ready to go to town to buy their flower seeds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Chicago was nice, too, and Auntie Helen was gay and pretty, but this is so country and all.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Long before the ladies were ready, Dick and Dolly, in trim attire, and with pretty spring coats and hats, sat in the library waiting.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I like this home a lot, don’t you, Dollums?” said Dick, as he thoughtfully looked about him.
