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Chapter VI
"FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is. He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed! She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do. Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him. Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.”
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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 "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
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From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
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From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
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From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
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From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
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From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
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From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
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From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
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From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
not any; not one
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
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From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
at the time that
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
