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Chapter XI
Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard. ’Possum did not talk much. But her face was so happy that words did not matter! She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella! Aileen thought, wondering if she had done well to be fairy godmother.
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for the reason that
From this reading “Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!”
except for; apart from
From this reading “Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Aileen thought, wondering if she had done well to be fairy godmother.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!”
in the direction of
From this reading “Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Aileen thought, wondering if she had done well to be fairy godmother.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!”
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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 Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
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From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
for the reason that
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
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From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her face was so happy that words did not matter!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
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From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
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From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
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From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
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From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
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From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
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From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ’Possum did not talk much.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
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From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
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From this reading But her face was so happy that words did not matter!
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From this reading Aileen thought, wondering if she had done well to be fairy godmother.
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From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
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From this reading Aileen thought, wondering if she had done well to be fairy godmother.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aileen thought, wondering if she had done well to be fairy godmother.
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From this reading But her face was so happy that words did not matter!
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From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But her face was so happy that words did not matter!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
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From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
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From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Aileen thought, wondering if she had done well to be fairy godmother.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But her face was so happy that words did not matter!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
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From this reading ’Possum did not talk much.
not any; not one
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ’Possum did not talk much.
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From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Possum did not talk much.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
except for; apart from
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But her face was so happy that words did not matter!
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From this reading ’Possum did not talk much.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But her face was so happy that words did not matter!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Aileen thought, wondering if she had done well to be fairy godmother.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
in the direction of
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
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From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aileen thought, wondering if she had done well to be fairy godmother.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
at the time that
From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
which person or people
From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She went with Aileen into her room when it was time to change into the old dungaree and go home: poor little Cinderella!
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From this reading Aileen thought, wondering if she had done well to be fairy godmother.
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From this reading But her face was so happy that words did not matter!
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From this reading Tea was ready, and they made it a merry meal—longer than usual, because no work was to be done on Christmas Day, save by the luckless Horrors, who could be heard, bucket-laden, clanking his way towards the cow-yard.
