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Chapter XXXII
_Aug. 3._ SAD news! A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel. Alas, poor little boy! I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
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used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading “Alas, poor little boy!”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Alas, poor little boy!”
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From this reading 3._ SAD news!
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
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From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas, poor little boy!
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From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
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From this reading _Aug.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
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From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
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From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
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From this reading Alas, poor little boy!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
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From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
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From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
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From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
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From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 3._ SAD news!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Alas, poor little boy!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 3._ SAD news!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A courier came from home last night with the mournful tidings that my Lord's little son seems to be failing fast, and begging us to hurry home as quickly as possible, that they may have the benefit of my mother's counsel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can see that my mother has little hope of finding him alive, from the account which Master Ellenwood writes of his state.
