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Chapter XXII
Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money. "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself. There is to be no more lending. I hope you understand that?" "Yes, father," she answered.
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later than; following
From this reading “Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, father," she answered.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “"Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I hope you understand that?"”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “"Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.”
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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 Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
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From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
later than; following
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
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From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Yes, father," she answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is to be no more lending.
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From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
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From this reading "Yes, father," she answered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
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From this reading I hope you understand that?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope you understand that?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
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From this reading There is to be no more lending.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is to be no more lending.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
not any; not one
From this reading There is to be no more lending.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hope you understand that?"
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From this reading There is to be no more lending.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I hope you understand that?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
which person or people
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dora Mickle's Tea-Party ANGEL was enabled to give Dora Mickle a birthday present after all, for, knowing his little daughter's penniless condition, Mr. Willis presented her with half-a-crown as she was starting for school on Monday morning, in addition to her regular pocket-money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, father," she answered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hope you understand that?"
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Remember, my dear," he said gravely, and Gerald, who was standing near, heard his words, "this is for yourself.
