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Chapter XVI
SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes. The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far. "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off." Jane, however, objected. "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.”
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “Jane, however, objected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.”
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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 "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
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From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
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From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
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From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
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From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
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From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Jane, however, objected.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.
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From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
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From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jane, however, objected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm going to Hazel Tor I reckon, and then to Cousin Joe's for tea.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun beat down through the trees and even in the shade it was too hot to tempt the lovers far.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
at the time that
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUNDAY Jerry and his sweetheart wandered together along the lane from Buckland on an afternoon when Jane had been visiting the Withycombes.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We'll climb up the Beacon a little ways and quott down in the fern," said Jerry, "and I'll smoke in your face and keep the flies off."
