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Chapter XXIX
A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster. Mrs. Whitcomb waved them at Mallory with a laugh: "Recognize these?" He nodded dismally. His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He nodded dismally.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “"Recognize these?"”
something that needs very little effort
From this reading “A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.”
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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 WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Whitcomb waved them at Mallory with a laugh:
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From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
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From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
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From this reading He nodded dismally.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
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From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
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From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
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From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He nodded dismally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
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From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
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From this reading Mrs. Whitcomb waved them at Mallory with a laugh:
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From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Whitcomb waved them at Mallory with a laugh:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Whitcomb waved them at Mallory with a laugh:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He nodded dismally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Recognize these?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Whitcomb waved them at Mallory with a laugh:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Recognize these?"
something that needs very little effort
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Whitcomb waved them at Mallory with a laugh:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Whitcomb waved them at Mallory with a laugh:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
