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"BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!" "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else. "I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker. "They are the prettiest I ever saw, and very cheap. Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"They are the prettiest I ever saw, and very cheap.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “"Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.”
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading “Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “"Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “"Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.”
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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 "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
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From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
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From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
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From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They are the prettiest I ever saw, and very cheap.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
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From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "They are the prettiest I ever saw, and very cheap.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
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From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
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From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
not any; not one
From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They are the prettiest I ever saw, and very cheap.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They are the prettiest I ever saw, and very cheap.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are the prettiest I ever saw, and very cheap.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.
