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Chapter VI
"I SHOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OF SLOWBRIDGE." When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient. "As your friends expect you, of course we cannot overrule them," she said. "We will, however, hope to see something of you during your stay at Broadoaks. It will be very easy for you to run down and give us a few hours now and then."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"As your friends expect you, of course we cannot overrule them," she said.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “"We will, however, hope to see something of you during your stay at Broadoaks.”
to think that something will happen
From this reading “"As your friends expect you, of course we cannot overrule them," she said.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “"We will, however, hope to see something of you during your stay at Broadoaks.”
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading “When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “"We will, however, hope to see something of you during your stay at Broadoaks.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.”
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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 It will be very easy for you to run down and give us a few hours now and then."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
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From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As your friends expect you, of course we cannot overrule them," she said.
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From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be very easy for you to run down and give us a few hours now and then."
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From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We will, however, hope to see something of you during your stay at Broadoaks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As your friends expect you, of course we cannot overrule them," she said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "As your friends expect you, of course we cannot overrule them," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will be very easy for you to run down and give us a few hours now and then."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "We will, however, hope to see something of you during your stay at Broadoaks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will be very easy for you to run down and give us a few hours now and then."
to think that something will happen
From this reading "As your friends expect you, of course we cannot overrule them," she said.
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From this reading It will be very easy for you to run down and give us a few hours now and then."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will be very easy for you to run down and give us a few hours now and then."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As your friends expect you, of course we cannot overrule them," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will be very easy for you to run down and give us a few hours now and then."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We will, however, hope to see something of you during your stay at Broadoaks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will be very easy for you to run down and give us a few hours now and then."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "We will, however, hope to see something of you during your stay at Broadoaks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I SHOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OF SLOWBRIDGE."
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From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be very easy for you to run down and give us a few hours now and then."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I SHOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OF SLOWBRIDGE."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I SHOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OF SLOWBRIDGE."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will be very easy for you to run down and give us a few hours now and then."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I SHOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OF SLOWBRIDGE."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As your friends expect you, of course we cannot overrule them," she said.
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will be very easy for you to run down and give us a few hours now and then."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As your friends expect you, of course we cannot overrule them," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I SHOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OF SLOWBRIDGE."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "As your friends expect you, of course we cannot overrule them," she said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I SHOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OF SLOWBRIDGE."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I SHOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OF SLOWBRIDGE."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "We will, however, hope to see something of you during your stay at Broadoaks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We will, however, hope to see something of you during your stay at Broadoaks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "As your friends expect you, of course we cannot overrule them," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will be very easy for you to run down and give us a few hours now and then."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I SHOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OF SLOWBRIDGE."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It will be very easy for you to run down and give us a few hours now and then."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will be very easy for you to run down and give us a few hours now and then."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "As your friends expect you, of course we cannot overrule them," she said.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
at the time that
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We will, however, hope to see something of you during your stay at Broadoaks.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When he announced at breakfast his intention of taking his departure on the midday train, Lucia wondered again what would happen; and again, to her relief, Lady Theobald was astonishingly lenient.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "As your friends expect you, of course we cannot overrule them," she said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "As your friends expect you, of course we cannot overrule them," she said.
