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Chapter VIII
MARGARET'S DEBUT AS A PUBLIC SINGER. "Deal gently with them, they have much endured. Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies. Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'" LOVE THOUGHTS.
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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Deal gently with them, they have much endured.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.”
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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 MARGARET'S DEBUT AS A PUBLIC SINGER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MARGARET'S DEBUT AS A PUBLIC SINGER.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
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From this reading "Deal gently with them, they have much endured.
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From this reading MARGARET'S DEBUT AS A PUBLIC SINGER.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
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From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Deal gently with them, they have much endured.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Deal gently with them, they have much endured.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Deal gently with them, they have much endured.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOVE THOUGHTS.
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From this reading MARGARET'S DEBUT AS A PUBLIC SINGER.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Deal gently with them, they have much endured.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARGARET'S DEBUT AS A PUBLIC SINGER.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARGARET'S DEBUT AS A PUBLIC SINGER.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Deal gently with them, they have much endured.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Deal gently with them, they have much endured.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOVE THOUGHTS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perchance, in the rough school of stern experience, They've something learned which Theory does not teach; Or if they greatly err, deal gently still, And let their error but the stronger plead 'Give us the light and guidance that we need!'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scoff not at their fond hopes and earnest plans, Though they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Deal gently with them, they have much endured.
