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Chapter XVII
HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT. The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener. Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love? It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers. But Mrs. Miles’ was the stronger letter, and by far the more suggestive.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.”
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading “It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.”
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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 Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
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From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
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From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mrs. Miles’ was the stronger letter, and by far the more suggestive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Mrs. Miles’ was the stronger letter, and by far the more suggestive.
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From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
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From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
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From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
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From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
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From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
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From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
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From this reading But Mrs. Miles’ was the stronger letter, and by far the more suggestive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
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From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
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From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
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From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
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From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
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From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
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From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
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From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
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From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
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From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
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From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Mrs. Miles’ was the stronger letter, and by far the more suggestive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Mrs. Miles’ was the stronger letter, and by far the more suggestive.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite satisfactory, declaring the one important fact that his happiness was bound up in hers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Philip’s love was plainly expressed, and what more is expected from a lover’s letter than a strong, manly expression of love?
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The letters were read very often, and that from Mrs. Miles I think the oftener.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR ANSWERED THE TWO LETTERS, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
