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Chapter VI
“Offended me! Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really! I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them. What fault do you find with their complexion?” “They are so horridly pale.”
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the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.”
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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 Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!
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From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They are so horridly pale.”
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From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
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From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
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From this reading Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
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From this reading Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!
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From this reading What fault do you find with their complexion?”
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From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What fault do you find with their complexion?”
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From this reading What fault do you find with their complexion?”
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From this reading What fault do you find with their complexion?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They are so horridly pale.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Offended me!
not any; not one
From this reading Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Offended me!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They are so horridly pale.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!
To recall to mind.
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What fault do you find with their complexion?”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They are so horridly pale.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What fault do you find with their complexion?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What fault do you find with their complexion?”
but in spite of that
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I assure you that I am not in the least surprised at your being so warm an advocate for the Beauty of these girls.”— “Well, but (interrupted William) remember that we have not yet concluded our dispute concerning them.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear Brother, how came such a thought in your head! (returned I) No really!
