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Chapter IV
PHOEBE AND THE ANGELS. It did not long remain so. In less than a fort-night after Mrs. Farebrother's death a housekeeper was installed in Parksides. Her name was Mrs. Pamflett, and her age thirty. Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
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later than; following
From this reading “In less than a fort-night after Mrs. Farebrother's death a housekeeper was installed in Parksides.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.”
one or the other of two
From this reading “Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It did not long remain so.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Her name was Mrs. Pamflett, and her age thirty.”
not one, and not any
From this reading “Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.”
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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 In less than a fort-night after Mrs. Farebrother's death a housekeeper was installed in Parksides.
later than; following
From this reading In less than a fort-night after Mrs. Farebrother's death a housekeeper was installed in Parksides.
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From this reading Her name was Mrs. Pamflett, and her age thirty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PHOEBE AND THE ANGELS.
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From this reading PHOEBE AND THE ANGELS.
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From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
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From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
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From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
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From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
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From this reading In less than a fort-night after Mrs. Farebrother's death a housekeeper was installed in Parksides.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not long remain so.
one or the other of two
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
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From this reading In less than a fort-night after Mrs. Farebrother's death a housekeeper was installed in Parksides.
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From this reading In less than a fort-night after Mrs. Farebrother's death a housekeeper was installed in Parksides.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her name was Mrs. Pamflett, and her age thirty.
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From this reading In less than a fort-night after Mrs. Farebrother's death a housekeeper was installed in Parksides.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In less than a fort-night after Mrs. Farebrother's death a housekeeper was installed in Parksides.
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From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
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From this reading In less than a fort-night after Mrs. Farebrother's death a housekeeper was installed in Parksides.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not long remain so.
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From this reading In less than a fort-night after Mrs. Farebrother's death a housekeeper was installed in Parksides.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It did not long remain so.
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From this reading In less than a fort-night after Mrs. Farebrother's death a housekeeper was installed in Parksides.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her name was Mrs. Pamflett, and her age thirty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
not any; not one
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
not one, and not any
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not long remain so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her name was Mrs. Pamflett, and her age thirty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In less than a fort-night after Mrs. Farebrother's death a housekeeper was installed in Parksides.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PHOEBE AND THE ANGELS.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It did not long remain so.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It did not long remain so.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In less than a fort-night after Mrs. Farebrother's death a housekeeper was installed in Parksides.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PHOEBE AND THE ANGELS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her name was Mrs. Pamflett, and her age thirty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In less than a fort-night after Mrs. Farebrother's death a housekeeper was installed in Parksides.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being called "Mrs.," the natural inference was that she was either wife or widow; but as no questions were put to her on this point there were none to answer, and it certainly did not appear to be anybody's business but her own.
