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SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER. "Game and set," cries Tita at the top of her young voice, from the other end the court. It would be useless to pretend she doesn't _shout_ it. She is elated--happy. She has won.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She has won.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It would be useless to pretend she doesn't _shout_ it.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Game and set," cries Tita at the top of her young voice, from the other end the court.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
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From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
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From this reading "Game and set," cries Tita at the top of her young voice, from the other end the court.
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From this reading "Game and set," cries Tita at the top of her young voice, from the other end the court.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
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From this reading It would be useless to pretend she doesn't _shout_ it.
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From this reading She is elated--happy.
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From this reading "Game and set," cries Tita at the top of her young voice, from the other end the court.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Game and set," cries Tita at the top of her young voice, from the other end the court.
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From this reading "Game and set," cries Tita at the top of her young voice, from the other end the court.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
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From this reading She is elated--happy.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has won.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
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From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
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From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is elated--happy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be useless to pretend she doesn't _shout_ it.
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From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
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From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
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From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Game and set," cries Tita at the top of her young voice, from the other end the court.
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From this reading "Game and set," cries Tita at the top of her young voice, from the other end the court.
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From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would be useless to pretend she doesn't _shout_ it.
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From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
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From this reading "Game and set," cries Tita at the top of her young voice, from the other end the court.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would be useless to pretend she doesn't _shout_ it.
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From this reading It would be useless to pretend she doesn't _shout_ it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
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From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
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From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
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From this reading "Game and set," cries Tita at the top of her young voice, from the other end the court.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be useless to pretend she doesn't _shout_ it.
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From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Game and set," cries Tita at the top of her young voice, from the other end the court.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would be useless to pretend she doesn't _shout_ it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Game and set," cries Tita at the top of her young voice, from the other end the court.
at the time that
From this reading SHOWING HOW, WHEN PEOPLE DO CONGREGATE TOGETHER, MUCH KNOWLEDGE MAY BE FOUND, AND HOW THE LITTLE HOYDEN HAD SOME KIND THINGS SAID ABOUT HER.
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From this reading She has won.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be useless to pretend she doesn't _shout_ it.
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From this reading "Game and set," cries Tita at the top of her young voice, from the other end the court.
