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Chapter VIII
"Oh, aunt, I've told Mr Jeffreys I can't trust him with it. It has grapes in it. Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more. "I will undertake not to eat them," said he, with a twitch of his mouth, receiving the precious basket. After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
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later than; following
From this reading “After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It has grapes in it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.”
rare and worth a great deal
From this reading “"I will undertake not to eat them," said he, with a twitch of his mouth, receiving the precious basket.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Oh, aunt, I've told Mr Jeffreys I can't trust him with it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.”
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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 Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.
later than; following
From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
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From this reading Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.
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From this reading "Oh, aunt, I've told Mr Jeffreys I can't trust him with it.
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From this reading "I will undertake not to eat them," said he, with a twitch of his mouth, receiving the precious basket.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
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From this reading "Oh, aunt, I've told Mr Jeffreys I can't trust him with it.
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From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
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From this reading Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.
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From this reading "I will undertake not to eat them," said he, with a twitch of his mouth, receiving the precious basket.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
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From this reading Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.
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From this reading It has grapes in it.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has grapes in it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I will undertake not to eat them," said he, with a twitch of his mouth, receiving the precious basket.
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From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, aunt, I've told Mr Jeffreys I can't trust him with it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I will undertake not to eat them," said he, with a twitch of his mouth, receiving the precious basket.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, aunt, I've told Mr Jeffreys I can't trust him with it.
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From this reading "Oh, aunt, I've told Mr Jeffreys I can't trust him with it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has grapes in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, aunt, I've told Mr Jeffreys I can't trust him with it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
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From this reading "Oh, aunt, I've told Mr Jeffreys I can't trust him with it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.
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From this reading Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.
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From this reading Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.
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From this reading "I will undertake not to eat them," said he, with a twitch of his mouth, receiving the precious basket.
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From this reading "Oh, aunt, I've told Mr Jeffreys I can't trust him with it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I will undertake not to eat them," said he, with a twitch of his mouth, receiving the precious basket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.
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From this reading "Oh, aunt, I've told Mr Jeffreys I can't trust him with it.
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From this reading Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.
rare and worth a great deal
From this reading "I will undertake not to eat them," said he, with a twitch of his mouth, receiving the precious basket.
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From this reading "I will undertake not to eat them," said he, with a twitch of his mouth, receiving the precious basket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
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From this reading Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I will undertake not to eat them," said he, with a twitch of his mouth, receiving the precious basket.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I will undertake not to eat them," said he, with a twitch of his mouth, receiving the precious basket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Oh, aunt, I've told Mr Jeffreys I can't trust him with it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, aunt, I've told Mr Jeffreys I can't trust him with it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I will undertake not to eat them," said he, with a twitch of his mouth, receiving the precious basket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I will undertake not to eat them," said he, with a twitch of his mouth, receiving the precious basket.
up to a particular time
From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
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From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Didn't I, Mr Jeffreys?" she said, appealing gaily to him with a smile which seemed to make a man of him once more.
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From this reading After that he sacrificed even his afternoon constitutionals, and took to the life of a hermit until Wildtree Towers should be rid of its visitors.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will undertake not to eat them," said he, with a twitch of his mouth, receiving the precious basket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, aunt, I've told Mr Jeffreys I can't trust him with it.
