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Chapter XXVII
OF A QUARTER OF LAMB. Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close. "He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her. "Like enough, ma'am." "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."”
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “"He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “"Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."”
in the direction of
From this reading “Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.”
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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 OF A QUARTER OF LAMB.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
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From this reading "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her.
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From this reading "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her.
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From this reading "He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
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From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
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From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
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From this reading "Like enough, ma'am."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
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From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
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From this reading "He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her.
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From this reading "He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
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From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
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From this reading "He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
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From this reading "He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OF A QUARTER OF LAMB.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Like enough, ma'am."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Like enough, ma'am."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF A QUARTER OF LAMB.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OF A QUARTER OF LAMB.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Though they do say that the poor fool of a man has become quite sick of his bargain already."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her.
in the direction of
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
which person or people
From this reading "He's just come from Heavitree, I'll be bound," said Miss Stanbury to Martha, who was behind her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Stanbury, looking out of her parlour window, saw Mr. Gibson hurrying towards the cathedral, down the passage which leads from Southernhay into the Close.
