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Chapter IV
MR. CHARLES PLACKETT IS PUZZLED. "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it. But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid. Circumstances had prevented it.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “"Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.”
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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 "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
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From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.
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From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
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From this reading CHARLES PLACKETT IS PUZZLED.
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From this reading But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.
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From this reading Circumstances had prevented it.
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From this reading But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
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From this reading But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHARLES PLACKETT IS PUZZLED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
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From this reading MR.
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From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.
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From this reading But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.
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From this reading CHARLES PLACKETT IS PUZZLED.
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From this reading Circumstances had prevented it.
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From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
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From this reading CHARLES PLACKETT IS PUZZLED.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
at the time that
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the autumn was drawing to a close, Christmas would be here before long, and the visit had not been paid.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mind, Ella, you have promised to come to me in London during the autumn, and to stay for a fortnight at least," had been Mrs. Carlyon's last words to her niece when she was leaving Heron Dyke: and, in making the promise, Ella Winter had fully intended to fulfil it.
