Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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

From this reading Had Wilford looked often at that picture?--and if so, what were his feelings as he looked?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Had Wilford looked often at that picture?--and if so, what were his feelings as he looked?

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From this reading Did he sometimes wish her there, instead of Katy Lennox, of Barlow origin?

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did he sometimes wish her there, instead of Katy Lennox, of Barlow origin?

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From this reading Was he sorry that Genevra died?

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From this reading THE EFFECT.

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From this reading Had Wilford looked often at that picture?--and if so, what were his feelings as he looked?

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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From this reading Was he sorry that Genevra died?

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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

From this reading Had Wilford looked often at that picture?--and if so, what were his feelings as he looked?

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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

From this reading Had Wilford looked often at that picture?--and if so, what were his feelings as he looked?

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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From this reading Did he sometimes wish her there, instead of Katy Lennox, of Barlow origin?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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From this reading Did he sometimes wish her there, instead of Katy Lennox, of Barlow origin?

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Did he sometimes wish her there, instead of Katy Lennox, of Barlow origin?

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From this reading Had Wilford looked often at that picture?--and if so, what were his feelings as he looked?

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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

From this reading Did he sometimes wish her there, instead of Katy Lennox, of Barlow origin?

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

From this reading Had Wilford looked often at that picture?--and if so, what were his feelings as he looked?

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

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Had Wilford looked often at that picture?--and if so, what were his feelings as he looked?

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From this reading Did he sometimes wish her there, instead of Katy Lennox, of Barlow origin?

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From this reading Was he sorry that Genevra died?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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

From this reading THE EFFECT.

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From this reading Did he sometimes wish her there, instead of Katy Lennox, of Barlow origin?

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Had Wilford looked often at that picture?--and if so, what were his feelings as he looked?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Had Wilford looked often at that picture?--and if so, what were his feelings as he looked?

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From this reading Had Wilford looked often at that picture?--and if so, what were his feelings as he looked?

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From this reading Did he sometimes wish her there, instead of Katy Lennox, of Barlow origin?

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

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From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading With a shiver Katy held it a moment in her lap, noticing how old and worn it looked--noticing, too, the foreign mark upon it, and that one hinge was broken, wondering if all this wear had come from frequent use.