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Chapter XIX
A ROMAN FATHER. "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table. "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!" The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath. "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"”
in a way that shows deep pain or grief
From this reading “"If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “"If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.”
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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 A ROMAN FATHER.
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From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
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From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
in a way that shows deep pain or grief
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
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From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
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From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
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From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
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From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
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From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
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From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
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From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
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From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
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From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
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From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
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From this reading A ROMAN FATHER.
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From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
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From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
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From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
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From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
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From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
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From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
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From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
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From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
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From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
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From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
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From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
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From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
not any; not one
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
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From this reading A ROMAN FATHER.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
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From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
