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Chapter VII
NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese! Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother. Miss Orella, dropping Mr. Dykeman's arm, came flying from the ball-room. "Oh, Morton! Morton!
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.”
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading “Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
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From this reading Miss Orella, dropping Mr. Dykeman's arm, came flying from the ball-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Orella, dropping Mr. Dykeman's arm, came flying from the ball-room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Orella, dropping Mr. Dykeman's arm, came flying from the ball-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Orella, dropping Mr. Dykeman's arm, came flying from the ball-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Orella, dropping Mr. Dykeman's arm, came flying from the ball-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Orella, dropping Mr. Dykeman's arm, came flying from the ball-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Orella, dropping Mr. Dykeman's arm, came flying from the ball-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Orella, dropping Mr. Dykeman's arm, came flying from the ball-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, Morton!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Orella, dropping Mr. Dykeman's arm, came flying from the ball-room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, Morton!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Orella, dropping Mr. Dykeman's arm, came flying from the ball-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW FRIENDS AND OLD 'Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, And wonders never cease; Twould be too bad to be true, my dear, If all one's swans were geese!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian's startled cry of welcome was heard by Susie, perched on the stairs with several eager youths gathered as close as might be about her, and several pairs of hands helped her swift descent to greet her brother.
