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Chapter IV
"I didn't expect it either--its turning out as it has. But I did," said Milly, "with Kate. I shall come back for her too. I'd do anything"--she kept it up--"for Kate." Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
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any thing at all
From this reading “I'd do anything"--she kept it up--"for Kate."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I shall come back for her too.”
one or the other of two
From this reading “"I didn't expect it either--its turning out as it has.”
to think that something will happen
From this reading “"I didn't expect it either--its turning out as it has.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"I didn't expect it either--its turning out as it has.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall come back for her too.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.”
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.”
during the time that
From this reading “Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.”
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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 Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
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From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
any thing at all
From this reading I'd do anything"--she kept it up--"for Kate."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I didn't expect it either--its turning out as it has.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
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From this reading I shall come back for her too.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I did," said Milly, "with Kate.
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From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I shall come back for her too.
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From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But I did," said Milly, "with Kate.
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From this reading "I didn't expect it either--its turning out as it has.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I'd do anything"--she kept it up--"for Kate."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
one or the other of two
From this reading "I didn't expect it either--its turning out as it has.
to think that something will happen
From this reading "I didn't expect it either--its turning out as it has.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I shall come back for her too.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I didn't expect it either--its turning out as it has.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I shall come back for her too.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't expect it either--its turning out as it has.
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From this reading I'd do anything"--she kept it up--"for Kate."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I didn't expect it either--its turning out as it has.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "I didn't expect it either--its turning out as it has.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I did," said Milly, "with Kate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'd do anything"--she kept it up--"for Kate."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I did," said Milly, "with Kate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I didn't expect it either--its turning out as it has.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I did," said Milly, "with Kate.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall come back for her too.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I'd do anything"--she kept it up--"for Kate."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I shall come back for her too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I didn't expect it either--its turning out as it has.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'd do anything"--she kept it up--"for Kate."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
during the time that
From this reading Looking at him as with conscious clearness while she spoke, she might for the moment have effectively laid a trap for whatever remains of the ideal straightness in him were still able to pull themselves together and operate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But I did," said Milly, "with Kate.
