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Chapter XI
* * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace. "You grown a _bisschen_ fat, Yetta," Mrs. Lesengeld said. "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first." "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on. "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “* * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “* * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “* * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “"He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."”
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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 * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
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From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
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From this reading "You grown a _bisschen_ fat, Yetta," Mrs. Lesengeld said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You grown a _bisschen_ fat, Yetta," Mrs. Lesengeld said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
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From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
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From this reading "You grown a _bisschen_ fat, Yetta," Mrs. Lesengeld said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
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From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
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From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
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From this reading "You grown a _bisschen_ fat, Yetta," Mrs. Lesengeld said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
but in spite of that
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You grown a _bisschen_ fat, Yetta," Mrs. Lesengeld said.
