Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WHICH CONTAINS A SURPRISE FOR MRS.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

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From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

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From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

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From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.

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From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.

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From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

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From this reading WHICH CONTAINS A SURPRISE FOR MRS.

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From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

not friendly or close

From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

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From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.

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From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

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From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.

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From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.

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From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

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From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHICH CONTAINS A SURPRISE FOR MRS.

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From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.

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From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

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From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

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From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

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From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

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From this reading She rose and hurried homeward.

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From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

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From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.

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From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.

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From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

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From this reading She rose and hurried homeward.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

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From this reading WHICH CONTAINS A SURPRISE FOR MRS.

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From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

above and across; more than

From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

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From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She rose and hurried homeward.

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From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

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From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.

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From this reading WHICH CONTAINS A SURPRISE FOR MRS.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.

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From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

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From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Distant mutterings of thunder aroused her; the evening sky had darkened, and angry-looking clouds of purple were gathering over the hills.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading WHICH CONTAINS A SURPRISE FOR MRS.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOLT How long she sat gazing with unseeing eyes down the valley Honora did not know.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She had thought to enter by the billiard-room door, and so gain her own chamber without encountering the household; but she had reckoned without her hostess.