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Chapter V
"You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry. I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow. Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail. I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best." Dolly flushed crimson.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
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From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
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From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
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From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
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From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
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From this reading Dolly flushed crimson.
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From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
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From this reading Dolly flushed crimson.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
