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Chapter XVIII
The Mistress keeps a watchful eye on this young girl. I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse. Perhaps she is working for that little sister at the Blind Asylum. Where did she learn French? She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.”
a sudden strong desire to act
From this reading “I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Perhaps she is working for that little sister at the Blind Asylum.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Perhaps she is working for that little sister at the Blind Asylum.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.”
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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 The Mistress keeps a watchful eye on this young girl.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.
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From this reading Perhaps she is working for that little sister at the Blind Asylum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perhaps she is working for that little sister at the Blind Asylum.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
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From this reading She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.
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From this reading Perhaps she is working for that little sister at the Blind Asylum.
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From this reading She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
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From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
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From this reading She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Where did she learn French?
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.
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From this reading The Mistress keeps a watchful eye on this young girl.
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From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
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From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps she is working for that little sister at the Blind Asylum.
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From this reading Where did she learn French?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
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From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
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From this reading The Mistress keeps a watchful eye on this young girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
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From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
a sudden strong desire to act
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps she is working for that little sister at the Blind Asylum.
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From this reading The Mistress keeps a watchful eye on this young girl.
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From this reading She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.
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From this reading Where did she learn French?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Perhaps she is working for that little sister at the Blind Asylum.
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From this reading The Mistress keeps a watchful eye on this young girl.
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From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Mistress keeps a watchful eye on this young girl.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
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From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps she is working for that little sister at the Blind Asylum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
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From this reading She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps she is working for that little sister at the Blind Asylum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Mistress keeps a watchful eye on this young girl.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Mistress keeps a watchful eye on this young girl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
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From this reading She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
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From this reading The Mistress keeps a watchful eye on this young girl.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where did she learn French?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She did certainly blush, and betrayed every sign of understanding the words spoken about her in that language.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps she is working for that little sister at the Blind Asylum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mistress keeps a watchful eye on this young girl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I should not be surprised to find that she was carrying out some ideal, some fancy or whim,--possibly nothing more, but springing from some generous, youthful impulse.
