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Chapter XXXVII
"Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God." EMILY DICKENSON. "I don't find either of you very helpful," said Aunt Harriet plaintively. Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon. During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
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later than; following
From this reading “Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “"Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God."”
a person who asks for money or food
From this reading “"Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God."”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.”
one or the other of two
From this reading “"I don't find either of you very helpful," said Aunt Harriet plaintively.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God."”
a period of time or extent
From this reading “During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God."”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.”
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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 "Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God."
later than; following
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
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From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
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From this reading "I don't find either of you very helpful," said Aunt Harriet plaintively.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God."
a person who asks for money or food
From this reading "Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God."
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From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
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From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
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From this reading EMILY DICKENSON.
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From this reading "I don't find either of you very helpful," said Aunt Harriet plaintively.
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From this reading "Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
one or the other of two
From this reading "I don't find either of you very helpful," said Aunt Harriet plaintively.
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From this reading EMILY DICKENSON.
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From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
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From this reading "I don't find either of you very helpful," said Aunt Harriet plaintively.
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From this reading "Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
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From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't find either of you very helpful," said Aunt Harriet plaintively.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God."
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From this reading "I don't find either of you very helpful," said Aunt Harriet plaintively.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
a period of time or extent
From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't find either of you very helpful," said Aunt Harriet plaintively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't find either of you very helpful," said Aunt Harriet plaintively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Twice I have stood a beggar Before the door of God."
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't find either of you very helpful," said Aunt Harriet plaintively.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
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From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her couch had been wheeled out under the apple tree, and her sister and niece were sitting with her under its shade after luncheon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During the meal Aunt Harriet had at considerable length expounded one of the many problems that agitated her, the solution of which would have robbed her of her principal happiness in life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't find either of you very helpful," said Aunt Harriet plaintively.
