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Chapter IV
Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great. But, apparently, Miss Olive had not mentioned her new friend. "Well, she is an inspirational speaker--the most charming creature in the world!" Mrs. Luna paused in her manipulations, gave an amazed, amused stare, then caused the room to ring with her laughter. "You don't mean to say you are converted--already?"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Well, she is an inspirational speaker--the most charming creature in the world!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, she is an inspirational speaker--the most charming creature in the world!"”
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From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
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From this reading Mrs. Luna paused in her manipulations, gave an amazed, amused stare, then caused the room to ring with her laughter.
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From this reading Mrs. Luna paused in her manipulations, gave an amazed, amused stare, then caused the room to ring with her laughter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Well, she is an inspirational speaker--the most charming creature in the world!"
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From this reading But, apparently, Miss Olive had not mentioned her new friend.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You don't mean to say you are converted--already?"
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
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From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, apparently, Miss Olive had not mentioned her new friend.
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From this reading Mrs. Luna paused in her manipulations, gave an amazed, amused stare, then caused the room to ring with her laughter.
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From this reading "Well, she is an inspirational speaker--the most charming creature in the world!"
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From this reading "You don't mean to say you are converted--already?"
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Well, she is an inspirational speaker--the most charming creature in the world!"
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From this reading "You don't mean to say you are converted--already?"
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From this reading But, apparently, Miss Olive had not mentioned her new friend.
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From this reading Mrs. Luna paused in her manipulations, gave an amazed, amused stare, then caused the room to ring with her laughter.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, apparently, Miss Olive had not mentioned her new friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But, apparently, Miss Olive had not mentioned her new friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
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From this reading "Well, she is an inspirational speaker--the most charming creature in the world!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, she is an inspirational speaker--the most charming creature in the world!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
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From this reading Mrs. Luna paused in her manipulations, gave an amazed, amused stare, then caused the room to ring with her laughter.
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From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Luna paused in her manipulations, gave an amazed, amused stare, then caused the room to ring with her laughter.
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From this reading "You don't mean to say you are converted--already?"
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From this reading But, apparently, Miss Olive had not mentioned her new friend.
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From this reading But, apparently, Miss Olive had not mentioned her new friend.
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From this reading "Well, she is an inspirational speaker--the most charming creature in the world!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
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From this reading But, apparently, Miss Olive had not mentioned her new friend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
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From this reading But, apparently, Miss Olive had not mentioned her new friend.
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From this reading Mrs. Luna paused in her manipulations, gave an amazed, amused stare, then caused the room to ring with her laughter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Luna paused in her manipulations, gave an amazed, amused stare, then caused the room to ring with her laughter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Luna paused in her manipulations, gave an amazed, amused stare, then caused the room to ring with her laughter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You don't mean to say you are converted--already?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, she is an inspirational speaker--the most charming creature in the world!"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, she is an inspirational speaker--the most charming creature in the world!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Luna paused in her manipulations, gave an amazed, amused stare, then caused the room to ring with her laughter.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
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From this reading Mrs. Luna paused in her manipulations, gave an amazed, amused stare, then caused the room to ring with her laughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Luna paused in her manipulations, gave an amazed, amused stare, then caused the room to ring with her laughter.
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From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
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From this reading "Well, she is an inspirational speaker--the most charming creature in the world!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Luna paused in her manipulations, gave an amazed, amused stare, then caused the room to ring with her laughter.
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From this reading "Well, she is an inspirational speaker--the most charming creature in the world!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't mean to say you are converted--already?"
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From this reading Ransom was surprised that Mrs. Luna should not know of the intimacy of the two young ladies, in spite of the brevity of their acquaintance, being already so great.
