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_St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening. He was sitting in a great chair in the parlor, and received me graciously and kindly. "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect. "I only wish to ask you a few questions. I dare say there is nothing wrong."
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to think that something will happen
From this reading “"Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “_St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “I dare say there is nothing wrong."”
an old-fashioned sitting room
From this reading “He was sitting in a great chair in the parlor, and received me graciously and kindly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.”
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From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was sitting in a great chair in the parlor, and received me graciously and kindly.
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From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was sitting in a great chair in the parlor, and received me graciously and kindly.
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From this reading "I only wish to ask you a few questions.
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From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
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From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
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From this reading He was sitting in a great chair in the parlor, and received me graciously and kindly.
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From this reading I dare say there is nothing wrong."
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From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
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From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
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From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
to think that something will happen
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
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From this reading "I only wish to ask you a few questions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
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From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
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From this reading He was sitting in a great chair in the parlor, and received me graciously and kindly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sitting in a great chair in the parlor, and received me graciously and kindly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was sitting in a great chair in the parlor, and received me graciously and kindly.
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From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I dare say there is nothing wrong."
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From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
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From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting in a great chair in the parlor, and received me graciously and kindly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was sitting in a great chair in the parlor, and received me graciously and kindly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I dare say there is nothing wrong."
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From this reading "I only wish to ask you a few questions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
an old-fashioned sitting room
From this reading He was sitting in a great chair in the parlor, and received me graciously and kindly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I only wish to ask you a few questions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting in a great chair in the parlor, and received me graciously and kindly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I dare say there is nothing wrong."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting in a great chair in the parlor, and received me graciously and kindly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
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From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I dare say there is nothing wrong."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
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From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _St. John Baptist's Day, June 24._ TO my great surprise, I myself was summoned to the Bishop's presence last evening.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my daughter," said he, seeing that I trembled, for indeed I was frightened, not knowing what to think or expect.
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From this reading "I only wish to ask you a few questions.
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From this reading I dare say there is nothing wrong."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I only wish to ask you a few questions.
