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Chapter XVI
WESSON BECOMES A NUISANCE. It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble. After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress. Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape. Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
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later than; following
From this reading “After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.”
two people or things considered together
From this reading “After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.”
a firm hold in a specific situation in this story
From this reading “Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.”
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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 WESSON BECOMES A NUISANCE.
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From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
later than; following
From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
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From this reading It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble.
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From this reading Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble.
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From this reading Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.
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From this reading WESSON BECOMES A NUISANCE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
two people or things considered together
From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
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From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble.
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From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
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From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
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From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
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From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
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From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
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From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
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From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
a firm hold in a specific situation in this story
From this reading Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble.
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From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
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From this reading Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble.
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From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
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From this reading It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
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From this reading Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble.
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From this reading WESSON BECOMES A NUISANCE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
above and across; more than
From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
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From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
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From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble.
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From this reading Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
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From this reading Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble.
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From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
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From this reading It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble.
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From this reading Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.
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From this reading Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble.
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From this reading Miss May showed an astonishing aptitude on the unfamiliar instrument, as well as a grasp of the subject we were trying to put into shape.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It did not seem as if we were likely to have any serious trouble.
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From this reading WESSON BECOMES A NUISANCE.
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From this reading Her white fingers flew over the keys, her quick mind suggested improvements in my phraseology, and she never exhibited the slightest sign of fatigue.
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From this reading After a couple of days we actually got down to work on the family tree and began to make some progress.
