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Chapter XX
MRS. GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE. On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her. "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore." "You are very kind, ma'am."
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.”
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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 GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
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From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are very kind, ma'am."
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From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
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From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
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From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
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From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
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From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
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From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
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From this reading "You are very kind, ma'am."
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From this reading "You are very kind, ma'am."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
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From this reading MRS.
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From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
in or at the place that
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
