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Chapter XXI
SCRUPLES. The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth. There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room. "I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while. "I am not surprised at that," said Lois.
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later than; following
From this reading “There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I am not surprised at that," said Lois.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while.”
during the time that
From this reading “"I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while.”
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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 The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
later than; following
From this reading There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not surprised at that," said Lois.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am not surprised at that," said Lois.
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From this reading "I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while.
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From this reading "I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while.
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From this reading There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
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From this reading There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while.
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From this reading There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am not surprised at that," said Lois.
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From this reading SCRUPLES.
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From this reading There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I am not surprised at that," said Lois.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am not surprised at that," said Lois.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no service in the church; and after dinner Lois came as usual to draw in Mrs. Barclay's room.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day was Christmas; but in the country of Shampuashuh, Christmas, though a holiday, was not held in so high regard as it receives in many other quarters of the earth.
during the time that
From this reading "I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I did not understand some of your aunt's talk last evening," Mrs. Barclay remarked after a while.
