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Chapter IX
The vacation now commenced. The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents. Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation. Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school. "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
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later than; following
From this reading “Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.”
for that reason; as a result
From this reading “The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.”
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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 The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
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From this reading Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.
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From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
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From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
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From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
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From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
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From this reading Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
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From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
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From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
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From this reading The vacation now commenced.
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From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
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From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
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From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.
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From this reading Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
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From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.
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From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
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From this reading The vacation now commenced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
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From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
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From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The vacation now commenced.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
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From this reading The vacation now commenced.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
