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Chapter VI
"Mrs. Delamere in London; she was once an ornament of the English stage. She gives lessons just to a very few; it's a great favour. Such a very nice person! But above all, Signor Ruggieri--I think he taught us most." Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
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higher than, or over, something
From this reading “But above all, Signor Ruggieri--I think he taught us most."”
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She gives lessons just to a very few; it's a great favour.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Mrs. Delamere in London; she was once an ornament of the English stage.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But above all, Signor Ruggieri--I think he taught us most."”
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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 She gives lessons just to a very few; it's a great favour.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But above all, Signor Ruggieri--I think he taught us most."
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From this reading But above all, Signor Ruggieri--I think he taught us most."
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From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Mrs. Delamere in London; she was once an ornament of the English stage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But above all, Signor Ruggieri--I think he taught us most."
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From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mrs. Delamere in London; she was once an ornament of the English stage.
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From this reading "Mrs. Delamere in London; she was once an ornament of the English stage.
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From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She gives lessons just to a very few; it's a great favour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She gives lessons just to a very few; it's a great favour.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She gives lessons just to a very few; it's a great favour.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She gives lessons just to a very few; it's a great favour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But above all, Signor Ruggieri--I think he taught us most."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But above all, Signor Ruggieri--I think he taught us most."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mrs. Delamere in London; she was once an ornament of the English stage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She gives lessons just to a very few; it's a great favour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She gives lessons just to a very few; it's a great favour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She gives lessons just to a very few; it's a great favour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mrs. Delamere in London; she was once an ornament of the English stage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But above all, Signor Ruggieri--I think he taught us most."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mrs. Delamere in London; she was once an ornament of the English stage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such a very nice person!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mrs. Delamere in London; she was once an ornament of the English stage.
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From this reading "Mrs. Delamere in London; she was once an ornament of the English stage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mrs. Delamere in London; she was once an ornament of the English stage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such a very nice person!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But above all, Signor Ruggieri--I think he taught us most."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mrs. Delamere in London; she was once an ornament of the English stage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But above all, Signor Ruggieri--I think he taught us most."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mrs. Delamere in London; she was once an ornament of the English stage.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a very nice person!
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From this reading But above all, Signor Ruggieri--I think he taught us most."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mrs. Delamere in London; she was once an ornament of the English stage.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But above all, Signor Ruggieri--I think he taught us most."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She gives lessons just to a very few; it's a great favour.
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From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But above all, Signor Ruggieri--I think he taught us most."
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From this reading She gives lessons just to a very few; it's a great favour.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mrs. Delamere in London; she was once an ornament of the English stage.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Rooth explained that this gentleman was an Italian tragedian, in Rome, who instructed Miriam in the proper manner of pronouncing his language and also in the art of declaiming and gesticulating.
