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Chapter VII
MRS. DULCIMER MEANS BUSINESS. WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs. Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else. The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.”
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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 WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
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From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
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From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
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From this reading DULCIMER MEANS BUSINESS.
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From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
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From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
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From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DULCIMER MEANS BUSINESS.
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From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
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From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DULCIMER MEANS BUSINESS.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
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From this reading MRS.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
