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Chapter VIII
"Now, grandfather," she began, "you know I always give you a Christmas present." "Yes, my dear," the old gentleman patiently assented, "I know you do. You are very thoughtful." "Not at all. If there is anything I hate, it is being thoughtful.
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any thing at all
From this reading “If there is anything I hate, it is being thoughtful.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Now, grandfather," she began, "you know I always give you a Christmas present."”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “If there is anything I hate, it is being thoughtful.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, my dear," the old gentleman patiently assented, "I know you do.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Now, grandfather," she began, "you know I always give you a Christmas present."”
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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 "Now, grandfather," she began, "you know I always give you a Christmas present."
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From this reading "Not at all.
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From this reading "Now, grandfather," she began, "you know I always give you a Christmas present."
any thing at all
From this reading If there is anything I hate, it is being thoughtful.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are very thoughtful."
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From this reading "Yes, my dear," the old gentleman patiently assented, "I know you do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Not at all.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Now, grandfather," she began, "you know I always give you a Christmas present."
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If there is anything I hate, it is being thoughtful.
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From this reading "Now, grandfather," she began, "you know I always give you a Christmas present."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, my dear," the old gentleman patiently assented, "I know you do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Yes, my dear," the old gentleman patiently assented, "I know you do.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Yes, my dear," the old gentleman patiently assented, "I know you do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now, grandfather," she began, "you know I always give you a Christmas present."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now, grandfather," she began, "you know I always give you a Christmas present."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If there is anything I hate, it is being thoughtful.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now, grandfather," she began, "you know I always give you a Christmas present."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there is anything I hate, it is being thoughtful.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there is anything I hate, it is being thoughtful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there is anything I hate, it is being thoughtful.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Now, grandfather," she began, "you know I always give you a Christmas present."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes, my dear," the old gentleman patiently assented, "I know you do.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not at all.
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From this reading "Now, grandfather," she began, "you know I always give you a Christmas present."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, my dear," the old gentleman patiently assented, "I know you do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, my dear," the old gentleman patiently assented, "I know you do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now, grandfather," she began, "you know I always give you a Christmas present."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now, grandfather," she began, "you know I always give you a Christmas present."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, my dear," the old gentleman patiently assented, "I know you do.
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From this reading If there is anything I hate, it is being thoughtful.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You are very thoughtful."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You are very thoughtful."
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From this reading "Yes, my dear," the old gentleman patiently assented, "I know you do.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now, grandfather," she began, "you know I always give you a Christmas present."
