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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 do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

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From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

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From this reading “It is an accursed thing—it reminds me of what I want to forget!”

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From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

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From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “It is an accursed thing—it reminds me of what I want to forget!”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

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From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

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From this reading “It is only fit for the fire.”

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From this reading “It is only fit for the fire.”

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From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

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From this reading “It is an accursed thing—it reminds me of what I want to forget!”

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From this reading “You med ha’ give it to me!” said the widow.

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From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

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From this reading “You med ha’ give it to me!” said the widow.

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From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “It is an accursed thing—it reminds me of what I want to forget!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “You med ha’ give it to me!” said the widow.

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From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “You med ha’ give it to me!” said the widow.

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From this reading “You med ha’ give it to me!” said the widow.

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From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “It is an accursed thing—it reminds me of what I want to forget!”

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From this reading “It is only fit for the fire.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “It is an accursed thing—it reminds me of what I want to forget!”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Sue repeated.

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From this reading “You med ha’ give it to me!” said the widow.

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From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

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From this reading Sue repeated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “You med ha’ give it to me!” said the widow.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “It is an accursed thing—it reminds me of what I want to forget!”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “You med ha’ give it to me!” said the widow.

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From this reading “It do make my heart ache to see such pretty open-work as that a-burned by the flames—not that ornamental night-rails can be much use to a’ ould ’ooman like I. My days for such be all past and gone!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “It is an accursed thing—it reminds me of what I want to forget!”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “It is an accursed thing—it reminds me of what I want to forget!”

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From this reading “You med ha’ give it to me!” said the widow.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You med ha’ give it to me!” said the widow.