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Chapter II
WHAT MRS. HOWELL TOLD THEM. "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand. Wont you tell her, and show her some of the verses you showed me?" "Good-morning, Marty," said Mrs. Howell pleasantly to the little girl who ran to kiss her.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Good-morning, Marty," said Mrs. Howell pleasantly to the little girl who ran to kiss her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HOWELL TOLD THEM.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
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From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
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From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
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From this reading "Good-morning, Marty," said Mrs. Howell pleasantly to the little girl who ran to kiss her.
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From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
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From this reading "Good-morning, Marty," said Mrs. Howell pleasantly to the little girl who ran to kiss her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wont you tell her, and show her some of the verses you showed me?"
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From this reading HOWELL TOLD THEM.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
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From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
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From this reading "Good-morning, Marty," said Mrs. Howell pleasantly to the little girl who ran to kiss her.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Good-morning, Marty," said Mrs. Howell pleasantly to the little girl who ran to kiss her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wont you tell her, and show her some of the verses you showed me?"
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From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
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From this reading WHAT MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wont you tell her, and show her some of the verses you showed me?"
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From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good-morning, Marty," said Mrs. Howell pleasantly to the little girl who ran to kiss her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good-morning, Marty," said Mrs. Howell pleasantly to the little girl who ran to kiss her.
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From this reading "Good-morning, Marty," said Mrs. Howell pleasantly to the little girl who ran to kiss her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
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From this reading Wont you tell her, and show her some of the verses you showed me?"
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From this reading Wont you tell her, and show her some of the verses you showed me?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wont you tell her, and show her some of the verses you showed me?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
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From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wont you tell her, and show her some of the verses you showed me?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading HOWELL TOLD THEM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HOWELL TOLD THEM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wont you tell her, and show her some of the verses you showed me?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT MRS.
which person or people
From this reading "Good-morning, Marty," said Mrs. Howell pleasantly to the little girl who ran to kiss her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mamma," cried Edith, "I've been trying to tell Marty about tenths and offerings, and why I give my money that way, but I can't do it so that she can understand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wont you tell her, and show her some of the verses you showed me?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Wont you tell her, and show her some of the verses you showed me?"
