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AN EDITOR’S TALES. AUTHOR OF “DOCTOR THORNE,” “PHINEAS FINN,” “LOTTA SCHMIDT,” “ORLEY FARM,” ETC. LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 193, PICCADILLY. 1873. [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading “AUTHOR OF “DOCTOR THORNE,” “PHINEAS FINN,” “LOTTA SCHMIDT,” “ORLEY FARM,” ETC.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “[_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “[_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “[_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “[_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.”
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From this reading 1873.
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From this reading LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 193, PICCADILLY.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EDITOR’S TALES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 193, PICCADILLY.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “DOCTOR THORNE,” “PHINEAS FINN,” “LOTTA SCHMIDT,” “ORLEY FARM,” ETC.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 193, PICCADILLY.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AUTHOR OF “DOCTOR THORNE,” “PHINEAS FINN,” “LOTTA SCHMIDT,” “ORLEY FARM,” ETC.
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From this reading AN EDITOR’S TALES.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “DOCTOR THORNE,” “PHINEAS FINN,” “LOTTA SCHMIDT,” “ORLEY FARM,” ETC.
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From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “DOCTOR THORNE,” “PHINEAS FINN,” “LOTTA SCHMIDT,” “ORLEY FARM,” ETC.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “DOCTOR THORNE,” “PHINEAS FINN,” “LOTTA SCHMIDT,” “ORLEY FARM,” ETC.
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From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 193, PICCADILLY.
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From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 193, PICCADILLY.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “DOCTOR THORNE,” “PHINEAS FINN,” “LOTTA SCHMIDT,” “ORLEY FARM,” ETC.
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From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “DOCTOR THORNE,” “PHINEAS FINN,” “LOTTA SCHMIDT,” “ORLEY FARM,” ETC.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “DOCTOR THORNE,” “PHINEAS FINN,” “LOTTA SCHMIDT,” “ORLEY FARM,” ETC.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “DOCTOR THORNE,” “PHINEAS FINN,” “LOTTA SCHMIDT,” “ORLEY FARM,” ETC.
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From this reading LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 193, PICCADILLY.
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From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “DOCTOR THORNE,” “PHINEAS FINN,” “LOTTA SCHMIDT,” “ORLEY FARM,” ETC.
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From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading AN EDITOR’S TALES.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “DOCTOR THORNE,” “PHINEAS FINN,” “LOTTA SCHMIDT,” “ORLEY FARM,” ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved._] We have known many prettier girls than Mary Gresley, and many handsomer women--but we never knew girl or woman gifted with a face which in supplication was more suasive, in grief more sad, in mirth more merry.
