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Chapter XIV
Louise made a little grimace. "Tell me the worst," she begged. "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid." "People are always wanting money!" Louise declared pettishly.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Louise made a little grimace.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “"You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Tell me the worst," she begged.”
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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 Louise made a little grimace.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
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From this reading "People are always wanting money!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
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From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
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From this reading "Tell me the worst," she begged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
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From this reading Louise declared pettishly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
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From this reading Louise made a little grimace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Louise made a little grimace.
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From this reading Louise made a little grimace.
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From this reading Louise made a little grimace.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me the worst," she begged.
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From this reading "People are always wanting money!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "People are always wanting money!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Louise declared pettishly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Tell me the worst," she begged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Tell me the worst," she begged.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Tell me the worst," she begged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "People are always wanting money!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tell me the worst," she begged.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are overdrawn at your bank, your bills are heavier than ever this month, and there are five or six special accounts--one for some electric fittings, another for the hire of a motor-car--which ought to be paid."
