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Chapter XVIII
A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court. When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them. He passed Hetty, was attracted by her blooming face, and gave her a warm invitation. "Come along, Mrs. Vincent," he said, "we can't do without you. Your husband has promised to stay.
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following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “"Come along, Mrs. Vincent," he said, "we can't do without you.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Come along, Mrs. Vincent," he said, "we can't do without you.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Your husband has promised to stay.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He passed Hetty, was attracted by her blooming face, and gave her a warm invitation.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “"Come along, Mrs. Vincent," he said, "we can't do without you.”
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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 hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Come along, Mrs. Vincent," he said, "we can't do without you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He passed Hetty, was attracted by her blooming face, and gave her a warm invitation.
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From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
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From this reading He passed Hetty, was attracted by her blooming face, and gave her a warm invitation.
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From this reading A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
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From this reading A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
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From this reading He passed Hetty, was attracted by her blooming face, and gave her a warm invitation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He passed Hetty, was attracted by her blooming face, and gave her a warm invitation.
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From this reading "Come along, Mrs. Vincent," he said, "we can't do without you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Come along, Mrs. Vincent," he said, "we can't do without you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Come along, Mrs. Vincent," he said, "we can't do without you.
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From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
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From this reading He passed Hetty, was attracted by her blooming face, and gave her a warm invitation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
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From this reading He passed Hetty, was attracted by her blooming face, and gave her a warm invitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your husband has promised to stay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He passed Hetty, was attracted by her blooming face, and gave her a warm invitation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He passed Hetty, was attracted by her blooming face, and gave her a warm invitation.
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From this reading He passed Hetty, was attracted by her blooming face, and gave her a warm invitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
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From this reading Your husband has promised to stay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
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From this reading He passed Hetty, was attracted by her blooming face, and gave her a warm invitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come along, Mrs. Vincent," he said, "we can't do without you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He passed Hetty, was attracted by her blooming face, and gave her a warm invitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your husband has promised to stay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come along, Mrs. Vincent," he said, "we can't do without you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your husband has promised to stay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hasty supper had been got up in some large barns at the back of the Court.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come along, Mrs. Vincent," he said, "we can't do without you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He passed Hetty, was attracted by her blooming face, and gave her a warm invitation.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He passed Hetty, was attracted by her blooming face, and gave her a warm invitation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Come along, Mrs. Vincent," he said, "we can't do without you.
at the time that
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the Squire's carriage disappeared out of sight, Griffiths rode hastily down to invite the villagers to partake of the hospitality which had been arranged for them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Come along, Mrs. Vincent," he said, "we can't do without you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Come along, Mrs. Vincent," he said, "we can't do without you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your husband has promised to stay.
