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Chapter XIX
AT HOME. Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought. When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face. "Well," said Ester, at last, smiling a little. And Abbie answered: "Oh, Ester."
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later than; following
From this reading “When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “And Abbie answered: "Oh, Ester."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.”
not affected by alcohol
From this reading “When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well," said Ester, at last, smiling a little.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.”
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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 When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
later than; following
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading And Abbie answered: "Oh, Ester."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT HOME.
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From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
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From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
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From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
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From this reading AT HOME.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading And Abbie answered: "Oh, Ester."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
above and across; more than
From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
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From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading "Well," said Ester, at last, smiling a little.
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From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
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From this reading "Well," said Ester, at last, smiling a little.
not affected by alcohol
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
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From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Over this letter Ester had laughed and cried, and finally settled, as we found her, into quiet thought.
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From this reading "Well," said Ester, at last, smiling a little.
at the time that
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When Abbie came in after a little, and nestled on an ottoman in front of her, with an inquiring look, Ester placed the letter in her hands, without note or comment, and Abbie read and laughed considerably, then grew more sober, and at last folded the letter with a very thoughtful face.
