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Chapter XX
UNDER THE IVY. Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight. "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again. Ruth heard, but did not answer. A man was passing across the lawn, who occupied her full attention.
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading “A man was passing across the lawn, who occupied her full attention.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.”
a quality or fact that makes someone or something suitable
From this reading “Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.”
full of energy and determination
From this reading “Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “UNDER THE IVY.”
during the time that
From this reading “Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.”
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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 Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A man was passing across the lawn, who occupied her full attention.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
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From this reading Ruth heard, but did not answer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
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From this reading A man was passing across the lawn, who occupied her full attention.
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From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
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From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
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From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
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From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ruth heard, but did not answer.
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From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
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From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ruth heard, but did not answer.
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From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
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From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
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From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
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From this reading A man was passing across the lawn, who occupied her full attention.
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From this reading Ruth heard, but did not answer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
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From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
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From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
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From this reading UNDER THE IVY.
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From this reading A man was passing across the lawn, who occupied her full attention.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man was passing across the lawn, who occupied her full attention.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
not any; not one
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ruth heard, but did not answer.
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From this reading A man was passing across the lawn, who occupied her full attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
above and across; more than
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man was passing across the lawn, who occupied her full attention.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
a quality or fact that makes someone or something suitable
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
full of energy and determination
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE IVY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE IVY.
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From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A man was passing across the lawn, who occupied her full attention.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Isn't she fit for a queen?" said Mrs. Mason, triumphantly, as she wheeled round, and sought her chair again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
during the time that
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
which person or people
From this reading A man was passing across the lawn, who occupied her full attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ruth needed no recommendation to watch the beautiful little vehicle that flashed down the avenue, a perfect nest of bright colors, over which the sunlight shone with peculiar resplendence, while the spirited black horse whirled it out of sight.
