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ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town. The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance. Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet." Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement. "Why shouldn't you all go?
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.”
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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 ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
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From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
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From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
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From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
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From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
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From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
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From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
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From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
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From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
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From this reading "Why shouldn't you all go?
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From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
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From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
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From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
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From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
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From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
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From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
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From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
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From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
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From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
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From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
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From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
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From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
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From this reading "Why shouldn't you all go?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
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From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
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From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
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From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
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From this reading "Why shouldn't you all go?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why shouldn't you all go?
