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Chapter XVII
WONDERFUL THINGS. It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises. She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual. "My love do not feel well?" "Yes I do, Juanita I am only tired.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"My love do not feel well?"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “WONDERFUL THINGS.”
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading “She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.”
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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 It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Yes I do, Juanita I am only tired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
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From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
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From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
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From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
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From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
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From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
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From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "My love do not feel well?"
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From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
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From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
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From this reading "My love do not feel well?"
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From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
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From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
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From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
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From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes I do, Juanita I am only tired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
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From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
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From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
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From this reading "My love do not feel well?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My love do not feel well?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My love do not feel well?"
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From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
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From this reading "Yes I do, Juanita I am only tired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
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From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
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From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
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From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
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From this reading WONDERFUL THINGS.
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From this reading "Yes I do, Juanita I am only tired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
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From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
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From this reading "My love do not feel well?"
at the time that
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It happened that day that Juanita had business on hand which kept her a good deal of the morning in the out-shed which formed part of her premises.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading WONDERFUL THINGS.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes I do, Juanita I am only tired.
but in spite of that
From this reading She came in every now and then to see how Daisy was doing; yet the morning was on the whole spent by Daisy alone; and when Juanita at last came in to stay, she fancied the child was looking pale and worn more than usual.
