Chapter X · Straightforward

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

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From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

any thing at all

From this reading Of course I know that there are often tiffs in families, so I wouldn't say anything.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Of course I know that there are often tiffs in families, so I wouldn't say anything.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

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From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she seemed to think you would rather not.

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From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

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From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

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From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading I wished very much to come the first day.

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From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Of course I know that there are often tiffs in families, so I wouldn't say anything.

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From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

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From this reading I wished very much to come the first day.

suffering from pain, danger, or serious difficulty

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

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From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

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From this reading Of course I know that there are often tiffs in families, so I wouldn't say anything.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading I wished very much to come the first day.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

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From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

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From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

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From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Of course I know that there are often tiffs in families, so I wouldn't say anything.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

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From this reading I wished very much to come the first day.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

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From this reading Of course I know that there are often tiffs in families, so I wouldn't say anything.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

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From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

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From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

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From this reading But she seemed to think you would rather not.

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From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

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From this reading Of course I know that there are often tiffs in families, so I wouldn't say anything.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading But she seemed to think you would rather not.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Of course I know that there are often tiffs in families, so I wouldn't say anything.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I wished very much to come the first day.

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From this reading Of course I know that there are often tiffs in families, so I wouldn't say anything.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

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From this reading Of course I know that there are often tiffs in families, so I wouldn't say anything.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I wished very much to come the first day.

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From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I wished very much to come the first day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

at the time that

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

which person or people

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.

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From this reading I wished very much to come the first day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I went out with Hester Vernon, who is constantly at grandpapa's--and I was quite distressed, when I found we had to pass here, that she would not bring me in to call.

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From this reading Of course I know that there are often tiffs in families, so I wouldn't say anything.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I hope, Cousin Catherine," said Emma, "that you will not think it is any want of civility on my part.