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"A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC. LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST. AND 65 ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD. SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.”
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading “SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.”
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From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
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From this reading AND 65 ST.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND 65 ST.
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From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
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From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
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From this reading PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.
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From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
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From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
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From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
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From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.
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From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
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From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
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From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
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From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
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From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
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From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
