Chapter XXVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mr. Thornton sate on and on.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “There’s nought so finely spun But it cometh to the sun.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading “There’s nought so finely spun But it cometh to the sun.”

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He wondered Margaret did not return; but it was with no view of seeing her that he lingered.

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading EXPIATION.

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading “There’s nought so finely spun But it cometh to the sun.”

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He wondered Margaret did not return; but it was with no view of seeing her that he lingered.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “There’s nought so finely spun But it cometh to the sun.”

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From this reading He wondered Margaret did not return; but it was with no view of seeing her that he lingered.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading He wondered Margaret did not return; but it was with no view of seeing her that he lingered.

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From this reading Mr. Thornton sate on and on.

not any; not one

From this reading He wondered Margaret did not return; but it was with no view of seeing her that he lingered.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He wondered Margaret did not return; but it was with no view of seeing her that he lingered.

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From this reading “There’s nought so finely spun But it cometh to the sun.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He wondered Margaret did not return; but it was with no view of seeing her that he lingered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Thornton sate on and on.

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading He wondered Margaret did not return; but it was with no view of seeing her that he lingered.

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From this reading Mr. Thornton sate on and on.

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From this reading He wondered Margaret did not return; but it was with no view of seeing her that he lingered.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “There’s nought so finely spun But it cometh to the sun.”

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From this reading “There’s nought so finely spun But it cometh to the sun.”

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From this reading “There’s nought so finely spun But it cometh to the sun.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “There’s nought so finely spun But it cometh to the sun.”

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From this reading “There’s nought so finely spun But it cometh to the sun.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Thornton sate on and on.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “There’s nought so finely spun But it cometh to the sun.”

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading He wondered Margaret did not return; but it was with no view of seeing her that he lingered.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

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From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He wondered Margaret did not return; but it was with no view of seeing her that he lingered.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He wondered Margaret did not return; but it was with no view of seeing her that he lingered.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.

but in spite of that

From this reading He felt that his company gave pleasure to Mr. Hale; and was touched by the half-spoken wishful entreaty that he would remain a little longer—the plaintive “Don’t go yet,” which his poor friend put forth from time to time.