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Chapter VII
MR. KANE’S CONCERT. Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously. It was impossible for him to move away from East Lynne. Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.”
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From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
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From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
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From this reading It was impossible for him to move away from East Lynne.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
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From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
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From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
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From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
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From this reading KANE’S CONCERT.
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From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
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From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
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From this reading It was impossible for him to move away from East Lynne.
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From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was impossible for him to move away from East Lynne.
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From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was impossible for him to move away from East Lynne.
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From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was impossible for him to move away from East Lynne.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
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From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
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From this reading It was impossible for him to move away from East Lynne.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for him to move away from East Lynne.
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From this reading KANE’S CONCERT.
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From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
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From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
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From this reading It was impossible for him to move away from East Lynne.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
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From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
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From this reading It was impossible for him to move away from East Lynne.
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From this reading MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
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From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
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From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before Lord Mount Severn had completed the fortnight of his proposed stay, the gout came on seriously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was impossible for him to move away from East Lynne.
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From this reading Mr. Carlyle assured him he was only too pleased that he should remain as long as might be convenient, and the earl expressed his acknowledgments; he hoped soon to be re-established on his legs.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible for him to move away from East Lynne.
