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Chapter XXIII
Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was. Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her. I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed." "Oh, yes," said Elsbeth. Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."”
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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 I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
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From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
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From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
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From this reading Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
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From this reading Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
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From this reading "Oh, yes," said Elsbeth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
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From this reading "Oh, yes," said Elsbeth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
