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Chapter IV
AUNT ACKERMAN. "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow. How did you get here?" Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect. "And here comes the message, I fancy," said Miss Ackerman, as Sylvester brought in a yellow envelope.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"And here comes the message, I fancy," said Miss Ackerman, as Sylvester brought in a yellow envelope.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.”
to think that something will happen
From this reading “"MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “How did you get here?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “"MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.”
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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 "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
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From this reading AUNT ACKERMAN.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And here comes the message, I fancy," said Miss Ackerman, as Sylvester brought in a yellow envelope.
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From this reading AUNT ACKERMAN.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "And here comes the message, I fancy," said Miss Ackerman, as Sylvester brought in a yellow envelope.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
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From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
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From this reading "And here comes the message, I fancy," said Miss Ackerman, as Sylvester brought in a yellow envelope.
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From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
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From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
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From this reading "And here comes the message, I fancy," said Miss Ackerman, as Sylvester brought in a yellow envelope.
to think that something will happen
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
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From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
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From this reading "And here comes the message, I fancy," said Miss Ackerman, as Sylvester brought in a yellow envelope.
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From this reading How did you get here?"
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From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
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From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading How did you get here?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
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From this reading How did you get here?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
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From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And here comes the message, I fancy," said Miss Ackerman, as Sylvester brought in a yellow envelope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
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From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And here comes the message, I fancy," said Miss Ackerman, as Sylvester brought in a yellow envelope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And here comes the message, I fancy," said Miss Ackerman, as Sylvester brought in a yellow envelope.
up to a particular time
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
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From this reading "And here comes the message, I fancy," said Miss Ackerman, as Sylvester brought in a yellow envelope.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow.
