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Chapter III
"I DISTINCTLY FORBID YOU TO KNOW THIS ACTOR," SAID MRS. CAREW. Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it. L. E. L. Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
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although something is true; in spite of
From this reading “Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I DISTINCTLY FORBID YOU TO KNOW THIS ACTOR," SAID MRS.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.”
a smooth round object formed inside a shell and valued as a jewel
From this reading “Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.”
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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 Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
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From this reading "I DISTINCTLY FORBID YOU TO KNOW THIS ACTOR," SAID MRS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
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From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
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From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
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From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
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From this reading CAREW.
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From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
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From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
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From this reading "I DISTINCTLY FORBID YOU TO KNOW THIS ACTOR," SAID MRS.
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From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
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From this reading L. E. L.
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From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
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From this reading "I DISTINCTLY FORBID YOU TO KNOW THIS ACTOR," SAID MRS.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
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From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
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From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I DISTINCTLY FORBID YOU TO KNOW THIS ACTOR," SAID MRS.
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From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
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From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
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From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I DISTINCTLY FORBID YOU TO KNOW THIS ACTOR," SAID MRS.
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From this reading L. E. L.
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From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
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From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
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From this reading "I DISTINCTLY FORBID YOU TO KNOW THIS ACTOR," SAID MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
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From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
a smooth round object formed inside a shell and valued as a jewel
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
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From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I DISTINCTLY FORBID YOU TO KNOW THIS ACTOR," SAID MRS.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
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From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I DISTINCTLY FORBID YOU TO KNOW THIS ACTOR," SAID MRS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I DISTINCTLY FORBID YOU TO KNOW THIS ACTOR," SAID MRS.
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From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
at the time that
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
which person or people
From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Love is a pearl of purest hue, But stormy waves are round it; And dearly may a woman rue The hour when first she found it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I DISTINCTLY FORBID YOU TO KNOW THIS ACTOR," SAID MRS.
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From this reading Despite the message, Mrs. Carew, who went at once to Kathleen's room in a rage at her impertinence, found the young girl still in her ball-dress and jewels, sitting dreamily in an easy-chair, having dismissed Susette to arrange her bath.
