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Chapter XIII
When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan. "Miss Anne," said Duncan, significantly, "Merkland is in the parlor." "Well, Duncan," said Anne, "what of that? Does Lewis want me?" "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
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later than; following
From this reading “When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.”
an old-fashioned sitting room
From this reading “"Miss Anne," said Duncan, significantly, "Merkland is in the parlor."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, Duncan," said Anne, "what of that?”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “"Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.”
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later than; following
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
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From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
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From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does Lewis want me?"
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From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Miss Anne," said Duncan, significantly, "Merkland is in the parlor."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Miss Anne," said Duncan, significantly, "Merkland is in the parlor."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Does Lewis want me?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Does Lewis want me?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Anne," said Duncan, significantly, "Merkland is in the parlor."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
not any; not one
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, Duncan," said Anne, "what of that?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
an old-fashioned sitting room
From this reading "Miss Anne," said Duncan, significantly, "Merkland is in the parlor."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Anne," said Duncan, significantly, "Merkland is in the parlor."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Anne," said Duncan, significantly, "Merkland is in the parlor."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, Duncan," said Anne, "what of that?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Does Lewis want me?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, Duncan," said Anne, "what of that?
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, Duncan," said Anne, "what of that?
at the time that
From this reading When Anne entered Merkland after her visit to the nurse's cottage, and was proceeding, as usual to her own room, she was stopped by Duncan.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Na, I'm no saying that," said the cautious Duncan; "but I just thought within mysel that maybe ye were wanting to see the Laird; and he's in the parlor, and so's the mistress.
