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Chapter IV
“I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness. “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come. I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking. And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me? I quite recognise that, my dear.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading ““But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.”
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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 am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
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From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
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From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
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From this reading And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?
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From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
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From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
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From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
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From this reading And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
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From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
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From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I quite recognise that, my dear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I quite recognise that, my dear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
at the time that
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
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From this reading And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
