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Chapter XVI
"We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen." "And who is Stephen?" said Frank. "Oh! I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout. He was steward, I believe, once.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He was steward, I believe, once.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."”
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From this reading I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He was steward, I believe, once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was steward, I believe, once.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And who is Stephen?" said Frank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.
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From this reading "Oh!
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From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure, I don't know," replied Dora; "only an old sort of servant of grandpapa's, who always has the gout.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was steward, I believe, once.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
at the time that
From this reading "We had better go at once to the cottage, Frank," said Dora, when her father was gone; "we shall be sure to find them there; and I dare say they have been kept longer than they intended, talking to old Stephen."
which person or people
From this reading "And who is Stephen?" said Frank.
