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Chapter III
"It is the best I can do," Mrs. Bates said, with a quiet smile. "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York. It is the most unique and beautiful thing I ever saw. I tried hard for the pattern, but the selfish creature wouldn't let me have it. She is keeping it for the Liston's party, where it will be the admiration of every one."
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I tried hard for the pattern, but the selfish creature wouldn't let me have it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is the most unique and beautiful thing I ever saw.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “She is keeping it for the Liston's party, where it will be the admiration of every one."”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I tried hard for the pattern, but the selfish creature wouldn't let me have it.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “I tried hard for the pattern, but the selfish creature wouldn't let me have it.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “She is keeping it for the Liston's party, where it will be the admiration of every one."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She is keeping it for the Liston's party, where it will be the admiration of every one."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is the most unique and beautiful thing I ever saw.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.”
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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 "It is the best I can do," Mrs. Bates said, with a quiet smile.
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From this reading She is keeping it for the Liston's party, where it will be the admiration of every one."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the most unique and beautiful thing I ever saw.
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From this reading "It is the best I can do," Mrs. Bates said, with a quiet smile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She is keeping it for the Liston's party, where it will be the admiration of every one."
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From this reading It is the most unique and beautiful thing I ever saw.
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From this reading "It is the best I can do," Mrs. Bates said, with a quiet smile.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I tried hard for the pattern, but the selfish creature wouldn't let me have it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It is the best I can do," Mrs. Bates said, with a quiet smile.
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From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I tried hard for the pattern, but the selfish creature wouldn't let me have it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It is the best I can do," Mrs. Bates said, with a quiet smile.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is the most unique and beautiful thing I ever saw.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She is keeping it for the Liston's party, where it will be the admiration of every one."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I tried hard for the pattern, but the selfish creature wouldn't let me have it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
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From this reading I tried hard for the pattern, but the selfish creature wouldn't let me have it.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I tried hard for the pattern, but the selfish creature wouldn't let me have it.
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From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
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From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is the best I can do," Mrs. Bates said, with a quiet smile.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the best I can do," Mrs. Bates said, with a quiet smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is the best I can do," Mrs. Bates said, with a quiet smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She is keeping it for the Liston's party, where it will be the admiration of every one."
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I tried hard for the pattern, but the selfish creature wouldn't let me have it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She is keeping it for the Liston's party, where it will be the admiration of every one."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I tried hard for the pattern, but the selfish creature wouldn't let me have it.
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From this reading It is the most unique and beautiful thing I ever saw.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is the best I can do," Mrs. Bates said, with a quiet smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She is keeping it for the Liston's party, where it will be the admiration of every one."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She is keeping it for the Liston's party, where it will be the admiration of every one."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She is keeping it for the Liston's party, where it will be the admiration of every one."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I tried hard for the pattern, but the selfish creature wouldn't let me have it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is the best I can do," Mrs. Bates said, with a quiet smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is the best I can do," Mrs. Bates said, with a quiet smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is the most unique and beautiful thing I ever saw.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I tried hard for the pattern, but the selfish creature wouldn't let me have it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is keeping it for the Liston's party, where it will be the admiration of every one."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is the best I can do," Mrs. Bates said, with a quiet smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is the best I can do," Mrs. Bates said, with a quiet smile.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is the most unique and beautiful thing I ever saw.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I tried hard for the pattern, but the selfish creature wouldn't let me have it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is the most unique and beautiful thing I ever saw.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
in or at the place that
From this reading She is keeping it for the Liston's party, where it will be the admiration of every one."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She is keeping it for the Liston's party, where it will be the admiration of every one."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is the best I can do," Mrs. Bates said, with a quiet smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I tried hard for the pattern, but the selfish creature wouldn't let me have it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sister," said Mrs. Tarleton, on returning home, "you can't imagine what a sweet head-dress Mrs. Bates has just received from Paris through her sister in New York.
