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Chapter XIII
A CASTLE IN THE AIR. Grandmother Sanford's pension had come to be a standing joke. The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature. "Charles," she said, "I wish thee'd advance me a small sum on the security of my pension. I desire to send some wine to old Mrs. Utley, and I do not wish to draw for it."
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The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading “The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Grandmother Sanford's pension had come to be a standing joke.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Grandmother Sanford's pension had come to be a standing joke.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.”
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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 A CASTLE IN THE AIR.
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From this reading "Charles," she said, "I wish thee'd advance me a small sum on the security of my pension.
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From this reading A CASTLE IN THE AIR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I desire to send some wine to old Mrs. Utley, and I do not wish to draw for it."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Grandmother Sanford's pension had come to be a standing joke.
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From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
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From this reading A CASTLE IN THE AIR.
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From this reading "Charles," she said, "I wish thee'd advance me a small sum on the security of my pension.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Grandmother Sanford's pension had come to be a standing joke.
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From this reading I desire to send some wine to old Mrs. Utley, and I do not wish to draw for it."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I desire to send some wine to old Mrs. Utley, and I do not wish to draw for it."
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From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
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From this reading I desire to send some wine to old Mrs. Utley, and I do not wish to draw for it."
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From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
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From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
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From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
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From this reading Grandmother Sanford's pension had come to be a standing joke.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grandmother Sanford's pension had come to be a standing joke.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Charles," she said, "I wish thee'd advance me a small sum on the security of my pension.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CASTLE IN THE AIR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I desire to send some wine to old Mrs. Utley, and I do not wish to draw for it."
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From this reading Grandmother Sanford's pension had come to be a standing joke.
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From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Charles," she said, "I wish thee'd advance me a small sum on the security of my pension.
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From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I desire to send some wine to old Mrs. Utley, and I do not wish to draw for it."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Charles," she said, "I wish thee'd advance me a small sum on the security of my pension.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I desire to send some wine to old Mrs. Utley, and I do not wish to draw for it."
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From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Charles," she said, "I wish thee'd advance me a small sum on the security of my pension.
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From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Charles," she said, "I wish thee'd advance me a small sum on the security of my pension.
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From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Grandmother Sanford's pension had come to be a standing joke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Charles," she said, "I wish thee'd advance me a small sum on the security of my pension.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Grandmother Sanford's pension had come to be a standing joke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Charles," she said, "I wish thee'd advance me a small sum on the security of my pension.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I desire to send some wine to old Mrs. Utley, and I do not wish to draw for it."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Charles," she said, "I wish thee'd advance me a small sum on the security of my pension.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Charles," she said, "I wish thee'd advance me a small sum on the security of my pension.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I desire to send some wine to old Mrs. Utley, and I do not wish to draw for it."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Grandmother Sanford's pension had come to be a standing joke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Charles," she said, "I wish thee'd advance me a small sum on the security of my pension.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CASTLE IN THE AIR.
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From this reading "Charles," she said, "I wish thee'd advance me a small sum on the security of my pension.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grandmother Sanford's pension had come to be a standing joke.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I desire to send some wine to old Mrs. Utley, and I do not wish to draw for it."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I desire to send some wine to old Mrs. Utley, and I do not wish to draw for it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Charles," she said, "I wish thee'd advance me a small sum on the security of my pension.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The charming old lady had begun to found upon her expectations the most extensive schemes for benevolence; which, as the pension, if obtained, would be only eight dollars a month, seemed rather premature.
