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Chapter XX
MRS. CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom. Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet. Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote. Mrs. Clinton had arrived at Muriel's house in time for dinner.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Clinton had arrived at Muriel's house in time for dinner.”
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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 Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.
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From this reading Mrs. Clinton had arrived at Muriel's house in time for dinner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.
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From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
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From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.
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From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.
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From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Clinton had arrived at Muriel's house in time for dinner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Clinton had arrived at Muriel's house in time for dinner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.
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From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Clinton had arrived at Muriel's house in time for dinner.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.
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From this reading MRS.
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From this reading Mrs. Clinton had arrived at Muriel's house in time for dinner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Clinton had arrived at Muriel's house in time for dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.
