Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

a reason or example used to support an idea

From this reading Her argument was rather disconcerting.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

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From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

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From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

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From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Her argument was rather disconcerting.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

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From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

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From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Surely her sister would know her?

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From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Her argument was rather disconcerting.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Surely her sister would know her?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Surely her sister would know her?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.