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Chapter V
Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety? --WORDSWORTH Were they to leave the country? This was still under consideration. The next fortnight made some difference in Theodora’s wishes respecting Brogden Cottage. Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next fortnight made some difference in Theodora’s wishes respecting Brogden Cottage.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This was still under consideration.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “This was still under consideration.”
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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 Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
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From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
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From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
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From this reading The next fortnight made some difference in Theodora’s wishes respecting Brogden Cottage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
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From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
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From this reading This was still under consideration.
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From this reading The next fortnight made some difference in Theodora’s wishes respecting Brogden Cottage.
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From this reading --WORDSWORTH Were they to leave the country?
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From this reading The next fortnight made some difference in Theodora’s wishes respecting Brogden Cottage.
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From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
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From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
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From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
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From this reading The next fortnight made some difference in Theodora’s wishes respecting Brogden Cottage.
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From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next fortnight made some difference in Theodora’s wishes respecting Brogden Cottage.
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From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
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From this reading --WORDSWORTH Were they to leave the country?
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From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next fortnight made some difference in Theodora’s wishes respecting Brogden Cottage.
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From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next fortnight made some difference in Theodora’s wishes respecting Brogden Cottage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next fortnight made some difference in Theodora’s wishes respecting Brogden Cottage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next fortnight made some difference in Theodora’s wishes respecting Brogden Cottage.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This was still under consideration.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next fortnight made some difference in Theodora’s wishes respecting Brogden Cottage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Is it that they have a fear Of the dreary season near, Or that other pleasures be Sweeter even than gaiety?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was still under consideration.
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From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --WORDSWORTH Were they to leave the country?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This was still under consideration.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was still under consideration.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading --WORDSWORTH Were they to leave the country?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next fortnight made some difference in Theodora’s wishes respecting Brogden Cottage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --WORDSWORTH Were they to leave the country?
