Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

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From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

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From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

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From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

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From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."

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From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

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From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

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From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

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From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I used to hear it from my mother.

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From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "A good homely saying," he observed.

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From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "A good homely saying," he observed.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I used to hear it from my mother.

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From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."

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From this reading "A good homely saying," he observed.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I used to hear it from my mother.

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From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."

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From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

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From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

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From this reading "I used to hear it from my mother.

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From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I used to hear it from my mother.

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From this reading THE READING OF THE NEW PLAY.

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From this reading "A good homely saying," he observed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE READING OF THE NEW PLAY.

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From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."

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From this reading THE READING OF THE NEW PLAY.

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From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."

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From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

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From this reading THE READING OF THE NEW PLAY.

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From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

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From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE READING OF THE NEW PLAY.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

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From this reading "I used to hear it from my mother.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.