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Chapter V
Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses. Everything went on softly at the Green. True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough. And that was a very quiet time. Little Mary had grown the pet of the Green before June.
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surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Little Mary had grown the pet of the Green before June.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Everything went on softly at the Green.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Little Mary had grown the pet of the Green before June.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “And that was a very quiet time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.”
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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 True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
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From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everything went on softly at the Green.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Little Mary had grown the pet of the Green before June.
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From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
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From this reading Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything went on softly at the Green.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
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From this reading Everything went on softly at the Green.
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From this reading Little Mary had grown the pet of the Green before June.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
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From this reading Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Little Mary had grown the pet of the Green before June.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little Mary had grown the pet of the Green before June.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little Mary had grown the pet of the Green before June.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.
up to a particular time
From this reading Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And that was a very quiet time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading True, there was a tragedy now and then, even among us, like that sad affair of Everard Stoke; and sometimes a very troublesome complication, going near to break some hearts, like that of Nelly Fortis--but for the most part we were quiet enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus the world went softly on, till the roses of June had come instead of the spring crocuses.
