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Chapter V
There occurred here a pause. Kingsley did not know what to say. His father was waiting for him to speak. "No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides." "There is no occasion to discuss that point," said Mr. Manners.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “There occurred here a pause.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Kingsley did not know what to say.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “"There is no occasion to discuss that point," said Mr. Manners.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His father was waiting for him to speak.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."”
except if; if not
From this reading “"No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “His father was waiting for him to speak.”
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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 There occurred here a pause.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Kingsley did not know what to say.
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From this reading "There is no occasion to discuss that point," said Mr. Manners.
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From this reading His father was waiting for him to speak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His father was waiting for him to speak.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There occurred here a pause.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His father was waiting for him to speak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His father was waiting for him to speak.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kingsley did not know what to say.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Kingsley did not know what to say.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There is no occasion to discuss that point," said Mr. Manners.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There is no occasion to discuss that point," said Mr. Manners.
not any; not one
From this reading "No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kingsley did not know what to say.
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From this reading "There is no occasion to discuss that point," said Mr. Manners.
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From this reading There occurred here a pause.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."
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From this reading There occurred here a pause.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading "There is no occasion to discuss that point," said Mr. Manners.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."
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From this reading Kingsley did not know what to say.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."
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From this reading His father was waiting for him to speak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "There is no occasion to discuss that point," said Mr. Manners.
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From this reading There occurred here a pause.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kingsley did not know what to say.
except if; if not
From this reading "No man should think of marrying," said Kingsley, presently, "unless there is love on both sides."
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From this reading His father was waiting for him to speak.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His father was waiting for him to speak.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Kingsley did not know what to say.
