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Chapter XXIV
CIRCUMSTANCE. The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all. --Hamilton Aide. For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation. Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.”
thinking that somebody or something will arrive
From this reading “For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.”
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading “For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.”
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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 For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
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From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
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From this reading --Hamilton Aide.
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From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.
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From this reading Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
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From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
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From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
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From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.
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From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
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From this reading CIRCUMSTANCE.
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From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
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From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
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From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.
thinking that somebody or something will arrive
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
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From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
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From this reading --Hamilton Aide.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.
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From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
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From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
which person or people
From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.
