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A CHANGE OF FRONT. This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father. "You need not be discouraged by that," he said. "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you." "I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You need not be discouraged by that," he said.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.”
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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 CHANGE OF FRONT.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
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From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
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From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
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From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.
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From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You need not be discouraged by that," he said.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
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From this reading "I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
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From this reading "I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You need not be discouraged by that," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
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From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You need not be discouraged by that," he said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
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From this reading "I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
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From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You need not be discouraged by that," he said.
not any; not one
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You need not be discouraged by that," he said.
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From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You need not be discouraged by that," he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
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From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.
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From this reading "I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.
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From this reading "I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You need not be discouraged by that," he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I cannot understand how you ever came to let the matter go so far," his son answered sullenly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This episode had occurred about a fortnight before Ezra's return from Africa, and was duly retailed to him by his father.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I can always keep them apart, and if he is absent and you are present--especially as she has no idea of the cause of his absence--she will end by feeling slighted and preferring you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You need not be discouraged by that," he said.
