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Chapter VIII
PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me." "What is it?" asked Gypsy, pleasantly. She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful. "I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love." Mrs. Breynton took up a copy of "Harper's Magazine," and handed it to Gypsy.
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later than; following
From this reading “PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."”
feeling guilt or embarrassment after doing something that causes embarrassment
From this reading “She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What is it?" asked Gypsy, pleasantly.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Breynton took up a copy of "Harper's Magazine," and handed it to Gypsy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."”
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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 Mrs. Breynton took up a copy of "Harper's Magazine," and handed it to Gypsy.
later than; following
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful.
feeling guilt or embarrassment after doing something that causes embarrassment
From this reading She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What is it?" asked Gypsy, pleasantly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Breynton took up a copy of "Harper's Magazine," and handed it to Gypsy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it?" asked Gypsy, pleasantly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Breynton took up a copy of "Harper's Magazine," and handed it to Gypsy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Breynton took up a copy of "Harper's Magazine," and handed it to Gypsy.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it?" asked Gypsy, pleasantly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it?" asked Gypsy, pleasantly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Breynton took up a copy of "Harper's Magazine," and handed it to Gypsy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Breynton took up a copy of "Harper's Magazine," and handed it to Gypsy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it?" asked Gypsy, pleasantly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Breynton took up a copy of "Harper's Magazine," and handed it to Gypsy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Breynton took up a copy of "Harper's Magazine," and handed it to Gypsy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She felt very humble, and much ashamed, this morning, and anxious to make herself useful.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it?" asked Gypsy, pleasantly.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I want you to find out where Peace Maythorne's room is,--it is in the same house,--and carry her this, with my love."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PEACE MAYTHORNE "After you have seen Mrs. Littlejohn, and explained why she went supperless last night," said Mrs. Breynton, "I want you to do an errand for me."
