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Chapter III
BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full. I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood. * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features. "Stay. Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
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the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.”
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading “BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “* * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.”
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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 I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
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From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
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From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
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From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
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From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
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From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
the two together, not just one
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
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From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
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From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
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From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
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From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
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From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
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From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
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From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
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From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
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From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
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From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
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From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
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From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
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From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
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From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
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From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
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From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
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From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
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From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
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From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
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From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
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From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
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From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
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From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
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From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
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From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
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From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
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From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
at the time that
From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
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From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
but in spite of that
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
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From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
