Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “You might ’a’ shook off that snow outside,” she said to her husband.

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From this reading Ethan paused also, affecting to fumble for the peg on which he hung his coat and cap.

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From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

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From this reading Ethan paused also, affecting to fumble for the peg on which he hung his coat and cap.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

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From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

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From this reading Zeena turned away from her.

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From this reading Ethan paused also, affecting to fumble for the peg on which he hung his coat and cap.

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From this reading Ethan paused also, affecting to fumble for the peg on which he hung his coat and cap.

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From this reading Ethan paused also, affecting to fumble for the peg on which he hung his coat and cap.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ethan paused also, affecting to fumble for the peg on which he hung his coat and cap.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Zeena turned away from her.

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From this reading Ethan paused also, affecting to fumble for the peg on which he hung his coat and cap.

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From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ethan paused also, affecting to fumble for the peg on which he hung his coat and cap.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Zeena turned away from her.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Ethan paused also, affecting to fumble for the peg on which he hung his coat and cap.

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From this reading Ethan paused also, affecting to fumble for the peg on which he hung his coat and cap.

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From this reading “You might ’a’ shook off that snow outside,” she said to her husband.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

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From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

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From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

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From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “You might ’a’ shook off that snow outside,” she said to her husband.

not any; not one

From this reading “No; there’s nothing.”

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “No; there’s nothing.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

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From this reading “You might ’a’ shook off that snow outside,” she said to her husband.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ethan paused also, affecting to fumble for the peg on which he hung his coat and cap.

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From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “You might ’a’ shook off that snow outside,” she said to her husband.

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From this reading Ethan paused also, affecting to fumble for the peg on which he hung his coat and cap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ethan paused also, affecting to fumble for the peg on which he hung his coat and cap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

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From this reading “You might ’a’ shook off that snow outside,” she said to her husband.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “You might ’a’ shook off that snow outside,” she said to her husband.

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From this reading “You might ’a’ shook off that snow outside,” she said to her husband.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “You might ’a’ shook off that snow outside,” she said to her husband.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “You might ’a’ shook off that snow outside,” she said to her husband.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

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From this reading “No; there’s nothing.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “You might ’a’ shook off that snow outside,” she said to her husband.

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From this reading Zeena turned away from her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She walked out of the kitchen ahead of them and pausing in the hall raised the lamp at arm’s-length, as if to light them up the stairs.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Ethan paused also, affecting to fumble for the peg on which he hung his coat and cap.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You might ’a’ shook off that snow outside,” she said to her husband.

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From this reading Zeena turned away from her.