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Chapter VII
FINDING ONE'S LEVEL. Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust. A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry." "What is the matter?" asked Bel, anxiously. Lottie's tears were the only answer.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What is the matter?" asked Bel, anxiously.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.”
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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 Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
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From this reading Lottie's tears were the only answer.
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From this reading "What is the matter?" asked Bel, anxiously.
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From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What is the matter?" asked Bel, anxiously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FINDING ONE'S LEVEL.
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From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the matter?" asked Bel, anxiously.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FINDING ONE'S LEVEL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lottie's tears were the only answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is the matter?" asked Bel, anxiously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FINDING ONE'S LEVEL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lottie's tears were the only answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lottie's tears were the only answer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lottie met De Forrest on the stairs, and he was about to apologize for his long sleep, but she rushed by him like a summer gust.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lottie's tears were the only answer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A moment later she burst into her room and startled indolent Bel out of her last luxurious doze by dropping into a chair by the fire and indulging in what girls call a "good cry."
