Chapter XVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading No cheese was bought now, and he wanted to sell all the butter and all the apples that were not defective.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Most devoted was the diligence with which Steadfast toiled and saved with the hope before him.

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From this reading No cheese was bought now, and he wanted to sell all the butter and all the apples that were not defective.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

for the reason that

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Most devoted was the diligence with which Steadfast toiled and saved with the hope before him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading No cheese was bought now, and he wanted to sell all the butter and all the apples that were not defective.

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From this reading No cheese was bought now, and he wanted to sell all the butter and all the apples that were not defective.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading No cheese was bought now, and he wanted to sell all the butter and all the apples that were not defective.

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading No cheese was bought now, and he wanted to sell all the butter and all the apples that were not defective.

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From this reading Most devoted was the diligence with which Steadfast toiled and saved with the hope before him.

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From this reading Most devoted was the diligence with which Steadfast toiled and saved with the hope before him.

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

one or the other of two

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading No cheese was bought now, and he wanted to sell all the butter and all the apples that were not defective.

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Most devoted was the diligence with which Steadfast toiled and saved with the hope before him.

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading Most devoted was the diligence with which Steadfast toiled and saved with the hope before him.

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From this reading "I'm the wealthy miller yet."

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading "I'm the wealthy miller yet."

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading Most devoted was the diligence with which Steadfast toiled and saved with the hope before him.

not any; not one

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No cheese was bought now, and he wanted to sell all the butter and all the apples that were not defective.

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From this reading No cheese was bought now, and he wanted to sell all the butter and all the apples that were not defective.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Most devoted was the diligence with which Steadfast toiled and saved with the hope before him.

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From this reading No cheese was bought now, and he wanted to sell all the butter and all the apples that were not defective.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading Most devoted was the diligence with which Steadfast toiled and saved with the hope before him.

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading TENNYSON.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "I'm the wealthy miller yet."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading No cheese was bought now, and he wanted to sell all the butter and all the apples that were not defective.

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From this reading Most devoted was the diligence with which Steadfast toiled and saved with the hope before him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

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From this reading No cheese was bought now, and he wanted to sell all the butter and all the apples that were not defective.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Most devoted was the diligence with which Steadfast toiled and saved with the hope before him.

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From this reading "I'm the wealthy miller yet."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Most devoted was the diligence with which Steadfast toiled and saved with the hope before him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Most devoted was the diligence with which Steadfast toiled and saved with the hope before him.

but in spite of that

From this reading "I'm the wealthy miller yet."

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From this reading Since the two young girls were no longer at home, and Ben had grown into a strong lad, Stead held that many little indulgences might be dispensed with, one by one, either because they cost money or prevented it from being acquired.