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Chapter XIV
In the afternoon the mail from the Point arrived, bringing a letter for Magnhild. She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself. "You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added. The letter was from tall Louise. DEAR MAGNHILD,--I was obliged to go up to your house to-day to ask for the pattern you had promised to explain to us.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “In the afternoon the mail from the Point arrived, bringing a letter for Magnhild.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “In the afternoon the mail from the Point arrived, bringing a letter for Magnhild.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.”
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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 In the afternoon the mail from the Point arrived, bringing a letter for Magnhild.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.
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From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In the afternoon the mail from the Point arrived, bringing a letter for Magnhild.
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From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
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From this reading In the afternoon the mail from the Point arrived, bringing a letter for Magnhild.
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From this reading DEAR MAGNHILD,--I was obliged to go up to your house to-day to ask for the pattern you had promised to explain to us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
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From this reading In the afternoon the mail from the Point arrived, bringing a letter for Magnhild.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.
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From this reading DEAR MAGNHILD,--I was obliged to go up to your house to-day to ask for the pattern you had promised to explain to us.
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From this reading DEAR MAGNHILD,--I was obliged to go up to your house to-day to ask for the pattern you had promised to explain to us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the afternoon the mail from the Point arrived, bringing a letter for Magnhild.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the afternoon the mail from the Point arrived, bringing a letter for Magnhild.
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From this reading DEAR MAGNHILD,--I was obliged to go up to your house to-day to ask for the pattern you had promised to explain to us.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DEAR MAGNHILD,--I was obliged to go up to your house to-day to ask for the pattern you had promised to explain to us.
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From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
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From this reading DEAR MAGNHILD,--I was obliged to go up to your house to-day to ask for the pattern you had promised to explain to us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DEAR MAGNHILD,--I was obliged to go up to your house to-day to ask for the pattern you had promised to explain to us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the afternoon the mail from the Point arrived, bringing a letter for Magnhild.
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From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the afternoon the mail from the Point arrived, bringing a letter for Magnhild.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The letter was from tall Louise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the afternoon the mail from the Point arrived, bringing a letter for Magnhild.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the afternoon the mail from the Point arrived, bringing a letter for Magnhild.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
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From this reading DEAR MAGNHILD,--I was obliged to go up to your house to-day to ask for the pattern you had promised to explain to us.
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From this reading DEAR MAGNHILD,--I was obliged to go up to your house to-day to ask for the pattern you had promised to explain to us.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading In the afternoon the mail from the Point arrived, bringing a letter for Magnhild.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEAR MAGNHILD,--I was obliged to go up to your house to-day to ask for the pattern you had promised to explain to us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
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From this reading The letter was from tall Louise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the afternoon the mail from the Point arrived, bringing a letter for Magnhild.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEAR MAGNHILD,--I was obliged to go up to your house to-day to ask for the pattern you had promised to explain to us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEAR MAGNHILD,--I was obliged to go up to your house to-day to ask for the pattern you had promised to explain to us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEAR MAGNHILD,--I was obliged to go up to your house to-day to ask for the pattern you had promised to explain to us.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.
which person or people
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was alarmed, and handed the letter to Roennaug, who soon returned it to her, with the information that she need not be afraid to read it herself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will see by this what your journey has already brought about," Roennaug added.
