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Chapter XXXI
MR. SOWERBY WITHOUT COMPANY. And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed. The fiat had gone forth from the high places, and the Queen had dissolved her faithful Commons. The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The fiat had gone forth from the high places, and the Queen had dissolved her faithful Commons.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “SOWERBY WITHOUT COMPANY.”
strange, beautiful, and impressive
From this reading “And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.”
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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 giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
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From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
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From this reading The fiat had gone forth from the high places, and the Queen had dissolved her faithful Commons.
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From this reading SOWERBY WITHOUT COMPANY.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
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From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
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From this reading The fiat had gone forth from the high places, and the Queen had dissolved her faithful Commons.
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From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
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From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
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From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
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From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The fiat had gone forth from the high places, and the Queen had dissolved her faithful Commons.
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From this reading The fiat had gone forth from the high places, and the Queen had dissolved her faithful Commons.
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From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
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From this reading The fiat had gone forth from the high places, and the Queen had dissolved her faithful Commons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fiat had gone forth from the high places, and the Queen had dissolved her faithful Commons.
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From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
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From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
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From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fiat had gone forth from the high places, and the Queen had dissolved her faithful Commons.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fiat had gone forth from the high places, and the Queen had dissolved her faithful Commons.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fiat had gone forth from the high places, and the Queen had dissolved her faithful Commons.
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From this reading The fiat had gone forth from the high places, and the Queen had dissolved her faithful Commons.
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From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
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From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
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From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
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From this reading MR.
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From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
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From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
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From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
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From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fiat had gone forth from the high places, and the Queen had dissolved her faithful Commons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fiat had gone forth from the high places, and the Queen had dissolved her faithful Commons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
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From this reading SOWERBY WITHOUT COMPANY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fiat had gone forth from the high places, and the Queen had dissolved her faithful Commons.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
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From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
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From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
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From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading SOWERBY WITHOUT COMPANY.
strange, beautiful, and impressive
From this reading And now there were going to be wondrous doings in West Barsetshire, and men’s minds were much disturbed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The giants, finding that they could effect little or nothing with the old House, had resolved to try what a new venture would do for them, and the hubbub of a general election was to pervade the country.
