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Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad. Dr. Kelverdon was sorry when he heard it. So was Tommy. She was to be away a year at least. 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
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for the reason that
From this reading “Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She was to be away a year at least.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.”
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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 was to be away a year at least.
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From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
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From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
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From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was to be away a year at least.
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From this reading She was to be away a year at least.
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From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
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From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was to be away a year at least.
for the reason that
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
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From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
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From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
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From this reading Dr. Kelverdon was sorry when he heard it.
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From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
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From this reading Dr. Kelverdon was sorry when he heard it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
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From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Kelverdon was sorry when he heard it.
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From this reading Dr. Kelverdon was sorry when he heard it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was to be away a year at least.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
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From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
To recall to mind.
From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So was Tommy.
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From this reading Dr. Kelverdon was sorry when he heard it.
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From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
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From this reading So was Tommy.
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From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Kelverdon was sorry when he heard it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lettice Aylmer, daughter of the Irish Member of Parliament, did not provide the little talk that he anticipated, however, because she went back to her Finishing School abroad.
at the time that
From this reading Dr. Kelverdon was sorry when he heard it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'I must remember to have a word with her when she comes back,' thought the father, and made a note of it in his diary twelve months ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was to be away a year at least.
