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Chapter XIII
MRS. MELRAY THE YOUNGER IN A NEW LIGHT. One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand. He opened it wonderingly, and his wonder was in nowise lessened by what he found therein. First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He opened it wonderingly, and his wonder was in nowise lessened by what he found therein.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.”
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading “First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.”
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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 MELRAY THE YOUNGER IN A NEW LIGHT.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
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From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
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From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He opened it wonderingly, and his wonder was in nowise lessened by what he found therein.
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From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
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From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
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From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
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From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
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From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
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From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
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From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He opened it wonderingly, and his wonder was in nowise lessened by what he found therein.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
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From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He opened it wonderingly, and his wonder was in nowise lessened by what he found therein.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He opened it wonderingly, and his wonder was in nowise lessened by what he found therein.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MELRAY THE YOUNGER IN A NEW LIGHT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He opened it wonderingly, and his wonder was in nowise lessened by what he found therein.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He opened it wonderingly, and his wonder was in nowise lessened by what he found therein.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MELRAY THE YOUNGER IN A NEW LIGHT.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MELRAY THE YOUNGER IN A NEW LIGHT.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
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From this reading MRS.
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From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
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From this reading MELRAY THE YOUNGER IN A NEW LIGHT.
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From this reading He opened it wonderingly, and his wonder was in nowise lessened by what he found therein.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
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From this reading He opened it wonderingly, and his wonder was in nowise lessened by what he found therein.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MELRAY THE YOUNGER IN A NEW LIGHT.
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From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
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From this reading He opened it wonderingly, and his wonder was in nowise lessened by what he found therein.
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From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He opened it wonderingly, and his wonder was in nowise lessened by what he found therein.
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From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
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From this reading One morning, about a fortnight subsequently to the date of the letter embodied in our last chapter, Winslade was surprised to receive by post a somewhat bulky package addressed to him in Fanny's familiar hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
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From this reading He opened it wonderingly, and his wonder was in nowise lessened by what he found therein.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He opened it wonderingly, and his wonder was in nowise lessened by what he found therein.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First of all there was a long letter from Fanny, and, secondly, a manuscript in a different writing, tied round with narrow white ribbon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MELRAY THE YOUNGER IN A NEW LIGHT.
