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Chapter III
'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.' He pointed to her crimsoning cheeks. They quickly flushed a deeper crimson, evidently to the stranger's amusement. 'Why here comes Maiden's Blush, Queen of all the Roses' he went on, in a teasing voice. Then, turning to Colonel Purefoy, 'By my faith, Purefoy,' he said, 'my scamp of a nephew is a lucky dog.'
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'Why here comes Maiden's Blush, Queen of all the Roses' he went on, in a teasing voice.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'”
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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 They quickly flushed a deeper crimson, evidently to the stranger's amusement.
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From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
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From this reading They quickly flushed a deeper crimson, evidently to the stranger's amusement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
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From this reading 'Why here comes Maiden's Blush, Queen of all the Roses' he went on, in a teasing voice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
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From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He pointed to her crimsoning cheeks.
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From this reading Then, turning to Colonel Purefoy, 'By my faith, Purefoy,' he said, 'my scamp of a nephew is a lucky dog.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Why here comes Maiden's Blush, Queen of all the Roses' he went on, in a teasing voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They quickly flushed a deeper crimson, evidently to the stranger's amusement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He pointed to her crimsoning cheeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They quickly flushed a deeper crimson, evidently to the stranger's amusement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, turning to Colonel Purefoy, 'By my faith, Purefoy,' he said, 'my scamp of a nephew is a lucky dog.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They quickly flushed a deeper crimson, evidently to the stranger's amusement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, turning to Colonel Purefoy, 'By my faith, Purefoy,' he said, 'my scamp of a nephew is a lucky dog.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They quickly flushed a deeper crimson, evidently to the stranger's amusement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pointed to her crimsoning cheeks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He pointed to her crimsoning cheeks.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Why here comes Maiden's Blush, Queen of all the Roses' he went on, in a teasing voice.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, turning to Colonel Purefoy, 'By my faith, Purefoy,' he said, 'my scamp of a nephew is a lucky dog.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Why here comes Maiden's Blush, Queen of all the Roses' he went on, in a teasing voice.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then, turning to Colonel Purefoy, 'By my faith, Purefoy,' he said, 'my scamp of a nephew is a lucky dog.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, turning to Colonel Purefoy, 'By my faith, Purefoy,' he said, 'my scamp of a nephew is a lucky dog.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
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From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'Why here comes Maiden's Blush, Queen of all the Roses' he went on, in a teasing voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He pointed to her crimsoning cheeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, turning to Colonel Purefoy, 'By my faith, Purefoy,' he said, 'my scamp of a nephew is a lucky dog.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Why here comes Maiden's Blush, Queen of all the Roses' he went on, in a teasing voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They quickly flushed a deeper crimson, evidently to the stranger's amusement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, turning to Colonel Purefoy, 'By my faith, Purefoy,' he said, 'my scamp of a nephew is a lucky dog.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, turning to Colonel Purefoy, 'By my faith, Purefoy,' he said, 'my scamp of a nephew is a lucky dog.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They quickly flushed a deeper crimson, evidently to the stranger's amusement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Why here comes Maiden's Blush, Queen of all the Roses' he went on, in a teasing voice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, turning to Colonel Purefoy, 'By my faith, Purefoy,' he said, 'my scamp of a nephew is a lucky dog.'
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They quickly flushed a deeper crimson, evidently to the stranger's amusement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He pointed to her crimsoning cheeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, turning to Colonel Purefoy, 'By my faith, Purefoy,' he said, 'my scamp of a nephew is a lucky dog.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Why here comes Maiden's Blush, Queen of all the Roses' he went on, in a teasing voice.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'Why here comes Maiden's Blush, Queen of all the Roses' he went on, in a teasing voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Why here comes Maiden's Blush, Queen of all the Roses' he went on, in a teasing voice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
but in spite of that
From this reading 'Talk not of snowballs,' interrupted Sir Everard gallantly, 'it may be November by the calendar, but here it is high summer yet, with roses all abloom.'
