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Chapter XIII
A BOMBSHELL "Good morning, Miss Brent." Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon. "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat. "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me." Mrs. Bonsor's tone was that of a trusted friend of many years' standing.
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later than; following
From this reading “Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A BOMBSHELL "Good morning, Miss Brent."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A BOMBSHELL "Good morning, Miss Brent."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Bonsor's tone was that of a trusted friend of many years' standing.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.”
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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 A BOMBSHELL "Good morning, Miss Brent."
later than; following
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
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From this reading A BOMBSHELL "Good morning, Miss Brent."
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From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
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From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
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From this reading A BOMBSHELL "Good morning, Miss Brent."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
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From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
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From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
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From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Bonsor's tone was that of a trusted friend of many years' standing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A BOMBSHELL "Good morning, Miss Brent."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
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From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
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From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Bonsor's tone was that of a trusted friend of many years' standing.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BOMBSHELL "Good morning, Miss Brent."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A BOMBSHELL "Good morning, Miss Brent."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
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From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Bonsor's tone was that of a trusted friend of many years' standing.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Bonsor's tone was that of a trusted friend of many years' standing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Bonsor's tone was that of a trusted friend of many years' standing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Bonsor's tone was that of a trusted friend of many years' standing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
