Chapter V

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

From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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From this reading Prince The children were all at breakfast the next morning in the old-fashioned kitchen.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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

From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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From this reading Coming back, she appeared with a small hamper under her arm, which she placed on the floor.

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From this reading Coming back, she appeared with a small hamper under her arm, which she placed on the floor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Prince The children were all at breakfast the next morning in the old-fashioned kitchen.

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From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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From this reading Prince The children were all at breakfast the next morning in the old-fashioned kitchen.

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From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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From this reading Prince The children were all at breakfast the next morning in the old-fashioned kitchen.

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From this reading Coming back, she appeared with a small hamper under her arm, which she placed on the floor.

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From this reading Every one crowded round at once.

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From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one crowded round at once.

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From this reading Coming back, she appeared with a small hamper under her arm, which she placed on the floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ''Tis the queerest thing I know of,' she said; 'look at the label now, Jack; whoever is it for?'

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From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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From this reading Coming back, she appeared with a small hamper under her arm, which she placed on the floor.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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

From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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

From this reading ''Tis the queerest thing I know of,' she said; 'look at the label now, Jack; whoever is it for?'

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

From this reading Prince The children were all at breakfast the next morning in the old-fashioned kitchen.

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

From this reading ''Tis the queerest thing I know of,' she said; 'look at the label now, Jack; whoever is it for?'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ''Tis the queerest thing I know of,' she said; 'look at the label now, Jack; whoever is it for?'

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From this reading ''Tis the queerest thing I know of,' she said; 'look at the label now, Jack; whoever is it for?'

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From this reading Prince The children were all at breakfast the next morning in the old-fashioned kitchen.

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From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading ''Tis the queerest thing I know of,' she said; 'look at the label now, Jack; whoever is it for?'

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From this reading ''Tis the queerest thing I know of,' she said; 'look at the label now, Jack; whoever is it for?'

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading ''Tis the queerest thing I know of,' she said; 'look at the label now, Jack; whoever is it for?'

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Prince The children were all at breakfast the next morning in the old-fashioned kitchen.

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From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Prince The children were all at breakfast the next morning in the old-fashioned kitchen.

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From this reading ''Tis the queerest thing I know of,' she said; 'look at the label now, Jack; whoever is it for?'

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From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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From this reading Prince The children were all at breakfast the next morning in the old-fashioned kitchen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Coming back, she appeared with a small hamper under her arm, which she placed on the floor.

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From this reading Every one crowded round at once.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every one crowded round at once.

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From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

above and across; more than

From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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

From this reading Coming back, she appeared with a small hamper under her arm, which she placed on the floor.

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

From this reading Prince The children were all at breakfast the next morning in the old-fashioned kitchen.

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

From this reading ''Tis the queerest thing I know of,' she said; 'look at the label now, Jack; whoever is it for?'

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

From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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

From this reading Every one crowded round at once.

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From this reading ''Tis the queerest thing I know of,' she said; 'look at the label now, Jack; whoever is it for?'

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

From this reading Coming back, she appeared with a small hamper under her arm, which she placed on the floor.

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From this reading Coming back, she appeared with a small hamper under her arm, which she placed on the floor.

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

From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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

From this reading Prince The children were all at breakfast the next morning in the old-fashioned kitchen.

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From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading ''Tis the queerest thing I know of,' she said; 'look at the label now, Jack; whoever is it for?'

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From this reading ''Tis the queerest thing I know of,' she said; 'look at the label now, Jack; whoever is it for?'

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Coming back, she appeared with a small hamper under her arm, which she placed on the floor.

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

From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Prince The children were all at breakfast the next morning in the old-fashioned kitchen.

at the time that

From this reading Nurse and her brother were having an animated talk over some reminiscences of the past, when there was a knock at the back door, and Mrs. Giles went out.

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

From this reading Coming back, she appeared with a small hamper under her arm, which she placed on the floor.

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From this reading ''Tis the queerest thing I know of,' she said; 'look at the label now, Jack; whoever is it for?'

in the company of; together with

From this reading Coming back, she appeared with a small hamper under her arm, which she placed on the floor.