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Chapter VIII
THE SILVER WEDDING. Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily. She was a horrid woman. I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract. The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.”
for the reason that
From this reading “I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE SILVER WEDDING.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.”
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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 She was a horrid woman.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
for the reason that
From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
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From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
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From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
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From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
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From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
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From this reading Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.
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From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.
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From this reading Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
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From this reading Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.
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From this reading She was a horrid woman.
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From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
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From this reading Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
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From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a horrid woman.
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From this reading THE SILVER WEDDING.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SILVER WEDDING.
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From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
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From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
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From this reading The next that I procured was a clever person enough, and not wanting in good manners, but she ordered the servants about as if the house belonged to her, and of course they resented it.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was a horrid woman.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I stood her for one quarter, and then packed her off; and we had to pay her for six months, because she threatened to sue us for breach of contract.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SILVER WEDDING.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Emily went to her school in Melbourne, and I had to get another governess for Lily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was a horrid woman.
