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Chapter IX
“I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth. “I know you do!” said Jude. “They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before. I shall walk down the church like this with my husband in about two hours, shan’t I!” “No doubt you will!”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I shall walk down the church like this with my husband in about two hours, shan’t I!””
for the reason that
From this reading ““They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ““They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ““They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ““They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I know you do!” said Jude.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall walk down the church like this with my husband in about two hours, shan’t I!””
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I shall walk down the church like this with my husband in about two hours, shan’t I!”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.
for the reason that
From this reading “They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.
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From this reading I shall walk down the church like this with my husband in about two hours, shan’t I!”
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From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.
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From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I shall walk down the church like this with my husband in about two hours, shan’t I!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
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From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.
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From this reading I shall walk down the church like this with my husband in about two hours, shan’t I!”
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From this reading I shall walk down the church like this with my husband in about two hours, shan’t I!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
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From this reading “They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know you do!” said Jude.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I know you do!” said Jude.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I shall walk down the church like this with my husband in about two hours, shan’t I!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.
not any; not one
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
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From this reading “They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.
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From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall walk down the church like this with my husband in about two hours, shan’t I!”
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From this reading I shall walk down the church like this with my husband in about two hours, shan’t I!”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
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From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They are interesting, because they have probably never been done before.
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From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I shall walk down the church like this with my husband in about two hours, shan’t I!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I shall walk down the church like this with my husband in about two hours, shan’t I!”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I like to do things like this,” she said in the delicate voice of an epicure in emotions, which left no doubt that she spoke the truth.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “No doubt you will!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading I shall walk down the church like this with my husband in about two hours, shan’t I!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I know you do!” said Jude.
