Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading A DOMESTIC MYSTERY.

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From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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From this reading Not that the place seemed any less dreary and ugly to her to-day than it had seemed at the very first.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not that the place seemed any less dreary and ugly to her to-day than it had seemed at the very first.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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From this reading It was near the end of March, but still bleak cold weather.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was near the end of March, but still bleak cold weather.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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From this reading It was near the end of March, but still bleak cold weather.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Familiarity could not make it pleasant.

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From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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From this reading A DOMESTIC MYSTERY.

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From this reading Not that the place seemed any less dreary and ugly to her to-day than it had seemed at the very first.

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From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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From this reading It was near the end of March, but still bleak cold weather.

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From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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From this reading Familiarity could not make it pleasant.

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From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Not that the place seemed any less dreary and ugly to her to-day than it had seemed at the very first.

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From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was near the end of March, but still bleak cold weather.

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

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Familiarity could not make it pleasant.

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From this reading It was near the end of March, but still bleak cold weather.

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

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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From this reading A DOMESTIC MYSTERY.

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

From this reading It was near the end of March, but still bleak cold weather.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that the place seemed any less dreary and ugly to her to-day than it had seemed at the very first.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was near the end of March, but still bleak cold weather.

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From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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

From this reading Not that the place seemed any less dreary and ugly to her to-day than it had seemed at the very first.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Familiarity could not make it pleasant.

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From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Not that the place seemed any less dreary and ugly to her to-day than it had seemed at the very first.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading It was near the end of March, but still bleak cold weather.

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

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not that the place seemed any less dreary and ugly to her to-day than it had seemed at the very first.

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

From this reading It was near the end of March, but still bleak cold weather.

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

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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

From this reading Not that the place seemed any less dreary and ugly to her to-day than it had seemed at the very first.

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

From this reading Not that the place seemed any less dreary and ugly to her to-day than it had seemed at the very first.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

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From this reading Not that the place seemed any less dreary and ugly to her to-day than it had seemed at the very first.

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

From this reading It was near the end of March, but still bleak cold weather.

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From this reading It was near the end of March, but still bleak cold weather.

at the time that

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ellen Carley had been married something less than a fortnight, and had come to look upon the dismal old farm-house by the river with a more accustomed eye than when Mrs. Tadman had taken her from room to room on a journey of inspection.