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Chapter XVII
Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion. "Well, I think it's delightful!" she exclaimed. "I never could have imagined anything so picturesque--or so restful." Mr. Van Decht scratched his chin thoughtfully and selected a cigar from his case. "It is restful," he admitted.
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading “Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.”
any thing at all
From this reading “"I never could have imagined anything so picturesque--or so restful."”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “"I never could have imagined anything so picturesque--or so restful."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"I never could have imagined anything so picturesque--or so restful."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I never could have imagined anything so picturesque--or so restful."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, I think it's delightful!" she exclaimed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, I think it's delightful!" she exclaimed.”
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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 Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
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From this reading "It is restful," he admitted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
any thing at all
From this reading "I never could have imagined anything so picturesque--or so restful."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Van Decht scratched his chin thoughtfully and selected a cigar from his case.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Van Decht scratched his chin thoughtfully and selected a cigar from his case.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Van Decht scratched his chin thoughtfully and selected a cigar from his case.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I never could have imagined anything so picturesque--or so restful."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, I think it's delightful!" she exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, I think it's delightful!" she exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Van Decht scratched his chin thoughtfully and selected a cigar from his case.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I never could have imagined anything so picturesque--or so restful."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is restful," he admitted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Van Decht scratched his chin thoughtfully and selected a cigar from his case.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I think it's delightful!" she exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never could have imagined anything so picturesque--or so restful."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is restful," he admitted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is restful," he admitted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, I think it's delightful!" she exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Van Decht scratched his chin thoughtfully and selected a cigar from his case.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I never could have imagined anything so picturesque--or so restful."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I never could have imagined anything so picturesque--or so restful."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never could have imagined anything so picturesque--or so restful."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Van Decht scratched his chin thoughtfully and selected a cigar from his case.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Van Decht scratched his chin thoughtfully and selected a cigar from his case.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, I think it's delightful!" she exclaimed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I never could have imagined anything so picturesque--or so restful."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Well, I think it's delightful!" she exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Van Decht scratched his chin thoughtfully and selected a cigar from his case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, I think it's delightful!" she exclaimed.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara Van Decht leaned back in her basket-chair and looked across the cobbled street, across the trim square where the miniature fountain was playing, to where a cluster of red-roofed, white-fronted houses were huddled together in picturesque confusion.
