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Chapter XI
"I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me. * * * * * Oh! I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa. To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her. She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.”
rare and worth a great deal
From this reading “"I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “"I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.”
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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 To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.
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From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
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From this reading She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.
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From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.
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From this reading "I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me.
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From this reading She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.
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From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
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From this reading She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.
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From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
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From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
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From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
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From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.
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From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
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From this reading * * * * * Oh!
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From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
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From this reading She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.
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From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
rare and worth a great deal
From this reading "I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She will know at once by his eyes and smile whether he approves or disapproves her choice.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To hear face to face, what this her oldest friend will say to her engagement with Horace is a matter of great anxiety to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could play the woman with mine eyes."--_Macbeth._ "To tell him herself" has some strange attraction for Clarissa.
