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Chapter VI
The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour. "My dear Cecil," she said, helping herself to an ortolan in aspic, "I like your climate and I like your chef. I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite. I have serious thoughts of embracing the simple life." "You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.”
a desire for food
From this reading “I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “"You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have serious thoughts of embracing the simple life."”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I have serious thoughts of embracing the simple life."”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.”
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading “The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.”
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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 The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.
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From this reading I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "My dear Cecil," she said, helping herself to an ortolan in aspic, "I like your climate and I like your chef.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.
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From this reading The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.
a desire for food
From this reading I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.
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From this reading "My dear Cecil," she said, helping herself to an ortolan in aspic, "I like your climate and I like your chef.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.
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From this reading "You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Cecil," she said, helping herself to an ortolan in aspic, "I like your climate and I like your chef.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Cecil," she said, helping herself to an ortolan in aspic, "I like your climate and I like your chef.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Cecil," she said, helping herself to an ortolan in aspic, "I like your climate and I like your chef.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Cecil," she said, helping herself to an ortolan in aspic, "I like your climate and I like your chef.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have serious thoughts of embracing the simple life."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have serious thoughts of embracing the simple life."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Cecil," she said, helping herself to an ortolan in aspic, "I like your climate and I like your chef.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear Cecil," she said, helping herself to an ortolan in aspic, "I like your climate and I like your chef.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I have serious thoughts of embracing the simple life."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Cecil," she said, helping herself to an ortolan in aspic, "I like your climate and I like your chef.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Cecil," she said, helping herself to an ortolan in aspic, "I like your climate and I like your chef.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have serious thoughts of embracing the simple life."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Cecil," she said, helping herself to an ortolan in aspic, "I like your climate and I like your chef.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Cecil," she said, helping herself to an ortolan in aspic, "I like your climate and I like your chef.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have serious thoughts of embracing the simple life."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My dear Cecil," she said, helping herself to an ortolan in aspic, "I like your climate and I like your chef.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have serious thoughts of embracing the simple life."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have serious thoughts of embracing the simple life."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Princess appeared for luncheon and declared herself to be in a remarkably good humour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had my window open for at least ten minutes, and the sea air has given me quite an appetite.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You could scarcely," Cecil de la Borne answered, "come to a better place for your first essay.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Cecil," she said, helping herself to an ortolan in aspic, "I like your climate and I like your chef.
