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Chapter IX
HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS. In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later. Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information. "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper. Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.”
to speak or reveal information, especially secretly
From this reading “Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.”
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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 "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
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From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
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From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
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From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
to speak or reveal information, especially secretly
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
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From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
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From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
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From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
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From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
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From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
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From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
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From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
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From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
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From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
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From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
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From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
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From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
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From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
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From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
in or at the place that
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
