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Chapter I
The Helmet of Hope. A. L. O. E. AUTHORESS OF THE CLAREMONT TALES, THE YOUNG PILGRIM, THE COTTAGE BY THE STREAM, HARRY DANGERFIELD, GLIMPSES OF THE UNSEEN, ETC. ETC. "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.”
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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 A. L. O. E.
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From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
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From this reading AUTHORESS OF THE CLAREMONT TALES, THE YOUNG PILGRIM, THE COTTAGE BY THE STREAM, HARRY DANGERFIELD, GLIMPSES OF THE UNSEEN, ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AUTHORESS OF THE CLAREMONT TALES, THE YOUNG PILGRIM, THE COTTAGE BY THE STREAM, HARRY DANGERFIELD, GLIMPSES OF THE UNSEEN, ETC.
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From this reading AUTHORESS OF THE CLAREMONT TALES, THE YOUNG PILGRIM, THE COTTAGE BY THE STREAM, HARRY DANGERFIELD, GLIMPSES OF THE UNSEEN, ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHORESS OF THE CLAREMONT TALES, THE YOUNG PILGRIM, THE COTTAGE BY THE STREAM, HARRY DANGERFIELD, GLIMPSES OF THE UNSEEN, ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHORESS OF THE CLAREMONT TALES, THE YOUNG PILGRIM, THE COTTAGE BY THE STREAM, HARRY DANGERFIELD, GLIMPSES OF THE UNSEEN, ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A. L. O. E.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHORESS OF THE CLAREMONT TALES, THE YOUNG PILGRIM, THE COTTAGE BY THE STREAM, HARRY DANGERFIELD, GLIMPSES OF THE UNSEEN, ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHORESS OF THE CLAREMONT TALES, THE YOUNG PILGRIM, THE COTTAGE BY THE STREAM, HARRY DANGERFIELD, GLIMPSES OF THE UNSEEN, ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHORESS OF THE CLAREMONT TALES, THE YOUNG PILGRIM, THE COTTAGE BY THE STREAM, HARRY DANGERFIELD, GLIMPSES OF THE UNSEEN, ETC.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Helmet of Hope.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Helmet of Hope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A. L. O. E.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A. L. O. E.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Helmet of Hope.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHORESS OF THE CLAREMONT TALES, THE YOUNG PILGRIM, THE COTTAGE BY THE STREAM, HARRY DANGERFIELD, GLIMPSES OF THE UNSEEN, ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHORESS OF THE CLAREMONT TALES, THE YOUNG PILGRIM, THE COTTAGE BY THE STREAM, HARRY DANGERFIELD, GLIMPSES OF THE UNSEEN, ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHORESS OF THE CLAREMONT TALES, THE YOUNG PILGRIM, THE COTTAGE BY THE STREAM, HARRY DANGERFIELD, GLIMPSES OF THE UNSEEN, ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Helmet of Hope.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHORESS OF THE CLAREMONT TALES, THE YOUNG PILGRIM, THE COTTAGE BY THE STREAM, HARRY DANGERFIELD, GLIMPSES OF THE UNSEEN, ETC.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
which person or people
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ANY one of this name live here?" asked the postman, as he held out a letter to Norah, the little maid-of-all-work, who was on her knees cleaning the door-step on a wintry morning at the close of the year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHORESS OF THE CLAREMONT TALES, THE YOUNG PILGRIM, THE COTTAGE BY THE STREAM, HARRY DANGERFIELD, GLIMPSES OF THE UNSEEN, ETC.
