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Chapter XVI
DISTURBED BY MRS. CHANDOS. No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos. The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house. I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.”
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading “I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.”
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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 No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.
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From this reading I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
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From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
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From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DISTURBED BY MRS.
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From this reading No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.
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From this reading CHANDOS.
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From this reading No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.
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From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
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From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
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From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
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From this reading DISTURBED BY MRS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
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From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
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From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DISTURBED BY MRS.
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From this reading I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
not any; not one
From this reading No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I had nearly laughed aloud at those foolish servant-girls; nevertheless, in what they had said there was food for speculation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The commotion in the ironing-room, that followed on the discovered presence of Hill, had given me the opportunity to come away, and so exchange (not willingly) the gossiping cheerfulness of the back, for the dreary front of the house.
but in spite of that
From this reading No candles yet in Lady Chandos's rooms, but a great flood of light in those of Mrs. Chandos.
