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Chapter VI
A NEW COUSIN The April morning was fresh and clear. Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room. "Good morning, Janet," said he. "Did you sleep well in your new quarters?" "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “"I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Good morning, Janet," said he.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A NEW COUSIN The April morning was fresh and clear.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Did you sleep well in your new quarters?"”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “"I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “"I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.”
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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 NEW COUSIN The April morning was fresh and clear.
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From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEW COUSIN The April morning was fresh and clear.
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From this reading Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.
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From this reading A NEW COUSIN The April morning was fresh and clear.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
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From this reading A NEW COUSIN The April morning was fresh and clear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW COUSIN The April morning was fresh and clear.
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From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you sleep well in your new quarters?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW COUSIN The April morning was fresh and clear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Good morning, Janet," said he.
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From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
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From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Good morning, Janet," said he.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.
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From this reading Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A NEW COUSIN The April morning was fresh and clear.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW COUSIN The April morning was fresh and clear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Did you sleep well in your new quarters?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good morning, Janet," said he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Did you sleep well in your new quarters?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW COUSIN The April morning was fresh and clear.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Janet found her Cousin Andrew waiting for the rest and reading quietly in the large living room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NEW COUSIN The April morning was fresh and clear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Did you sleep well in your new quarters?"
which person or people
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I haven't quite grown accustomed to them yet," replied Janet, who had decided not to mention her fright of the night before, "but I thought that I would never waken this morning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you sleep well in your new quarters?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you sleep well in your new quarters?"
