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Chapter XVII
And such a woman! She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes! She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty! And she was hanging upon Leonard's neck, and scolding, and caressing, and crying very loud. "God bless my soul!" said Mr. Richard Avenel.
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading “She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “And she was hanging upon Leonard's neck, and scolding, and caressing, and crying very loud.”
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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 And such a woman!
from one side of something to the other
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
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From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And such a woman!
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From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Mr. Richard Avenel.
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From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
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From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Mr. Richard Avenel.
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From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
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From this reading And she was hanging upon Leonard's neck, and scolding, and caressing, and crying very loud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And she was hanging upon Leonard's neck, and scolding, and caressing, and crying very loud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
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From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes!
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From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Mr. Richard Avenel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes!
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes!
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From this reading And she was hanging upon Leonard's neck, and scolding, and caressing, and crying very loud.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes!
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From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And she was hanging upon Leonard's neck, and scolding, and caressing, and crying very loud.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And she was hanging upon Leonard's neck, and scolding, and caressing, and crying very loud.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Mr. Richard Avenel.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Mr. Richard Avenel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And she was hanging upon Leonard's neck, and scolding, and caressing, and crying very loud.
not any; not one
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes!
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From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Mr. Richard Avenel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Mr. Richard Avenel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And she was hanging upon Leonard's neck, and scolding, and caressing, and crying very loud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Mr. Richard Avenel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And such a woman!
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From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes!
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And she was hanging upon Leonard's neck, and scolding, and caressing, and crying very loud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a cotton gown,--very neat, I dare say, for an under-housemaid; and such thick shoes!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had on a little black straw bonnet; and a kerchief, that might have cost tenpence, pinned across her waist instead of a shawl; and she looked altogether-respectable, no doubt, but exceedingly dusty!
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And she was hanging upon Leonard's neck, and scolding, and caressing, and crying very loud.
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From this reading And such a woman!
