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Chapter VI
"Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night? I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception." Miss La Sarthe frowned. Roberta so often was ready to upset regulations. She was difficult to deal with.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."”
later than; following
From this reading “"Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."”
an old-fashioned sitting room
From this reading “"Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “"Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?”
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
later than; following
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
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From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
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From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
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From this reading She was difficult to deal with.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was difficult to deal with.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
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From this reading Miss La Sarthe frowned.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss La Sarthe frowned.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
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From this reading Roberta so often was ready to upset regulations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
an old-fashioned sitting room
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roberta so often was ready to upset regulations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roberta so often was ready to upset regulations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss La Sarthe frowned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Roberta so often was ready to upset regulations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roberta so often was ready to upset regulations.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roberta so often was ready to upset regulations.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
at the time that
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was difficult to deal with.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
