used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'I know I'm useful and practical, and I don't mind that; but anyhow, I'm not cheerful, musical, and a perfect lady, in exchange for a comfortable home, am I?'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anne asked, when Hyacinth had returned and was sitting in the carved-oak chimney-corner, looking thoughtful and picturesque.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
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used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading 'I know I'm useful and practical, and I don't mind that; but anyhow, I'm not cheerful, musical, and a perfect lady, in exchange for a comfortable home, am I?'
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
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in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, I know you can't' 'No, thank goodness!' exclaimed Anne.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'I know I'm useful and practical, and I don't mind that; but anyhow, I'm not cheerful, musical, and a perfect lady, in exchange for a comfortable home, am I?'
can't
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From this reading Besides, I know you can't' 'No, thank goodness!' exclaimed Anne.
carved-oak
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being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
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chimney-corner
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providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
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don't
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From this reading 'Oh no, please don't!
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading 'I know I'm useful and practical, and I don't mind that; but anyhow, I'm not cheerful, musical, and a perfect lady, in exchange for a comfortable home, am I?'
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Besides, I know you can't' 'No, thank goodness!' exclaimed Anne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Besides, I know you can't' 'No, thank goodness!' exclaimed Anne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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where you live at a particular time
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HyacinthnounUS /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/
a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Besides, I know you can't' 'No, thank goodness!' exclaimed Anne.
I'm
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Besides, I know you can't' 'No, thank goodness!' exclaimed Anne.
a polite name for any woman
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prefer or wish to do something
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading 'I know I'm useful and practical, and I don't mind that; but anyhow, I'm not cheerful, musical, and a perfect lady, in exchange for a comfortable home, am I?'
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
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not any; not one
From this reading 'Oh no, please don't!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'I know I'm useful and practical, and I don't mind that; but anyhow, I'm not cheerful, musical, and a perfect lady, in exchange for a comfortable home, am I?'
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
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being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading 'I know I'm useful and practical, and I don't mind that; but anyhow, I'm not cheerful, musical, and a perfect lady, in exchange for a comfortable home, am I?'
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
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participate in games or sport
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give pleasure to or be pleasing to
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concerned with actual use or practice
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past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
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(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Anne asked, when Hyacinth had returned and was sitting in the carved-oak chimney-corner, looking thoughtful and picturesque.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Besides, I know you can't' 'No, thank goodness!' exclaimed Anne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'I know I'm useful and practical, and I don't mind that; but anyhow, I'm not cheerful, musical, and a perfect lady, in exchange for a comfortable home, am I?'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anne asked, when Hyacinth had returned and was sitting in the carved-oak chimney-corner, looking thoughtful and picturesque.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Anne asked, when Hyacinth had returned and was sitting in the carved-oak chimney-corner, looking thoughtful and picturesque.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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being of use or service
From this reading 'I know I'm useful and practical, and I don't mind that; but anyhow, I'm not cheerful, musical, and a perfect lady, in exchange for a comfortable home, am I?'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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at the time that
From this reading Anne asked, when Hyacinth had returned and was sitting in the carved-oak chimney-corner, looking thoughtful and picturesque.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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Yeo
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the person or people being spoken to
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