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Chapter IV
"Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it. "He is sweeping the library." "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety. "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly. "Then I'm going with you," said Mrs. Perkins, with equal firmness.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.”
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading “"A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “"A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “"Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.”
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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 "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
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From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I'm going with you," said Mrs. Perkins, with equal firmness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I'm going with you," said Mrs. Perkins, with equal firmness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I'm going with you," said Mrs. Perkins, with equal firmness.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is sweeping the library."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I'm going with you," said Mrs. Perkins, with equal firmness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is sweeping the library."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is sweeping the library."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I'm going with you," said Mrs. Perkins, with equal firmness.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I'm going with you," said Mrs. Perkins, with equal firmness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is sweeping the library."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Then I'm going with you," said Mrs. Perkins, with equal firmness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
