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Chapter VII
One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river. Nevertheless, Maggie rejoiced. "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast. "Are not all your days pleasant?" said Meredith. "Yes, but yesterday was uncommon.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.”
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading “Nevertheless, Maggie rejoiced.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.”
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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 One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
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From this reading "Are not all your days pleasant?" said Meredith.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are not all your days pleasant?" said Meredith.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
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From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
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From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, but yesterday was uncommon.
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From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
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From this reading "Are not all your days pleasant?" said Meredith.
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From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
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From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
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From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
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From this reading Nevertheless, Maggie rejoiced.
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From this reading "Are not all your days pleasant?" said Meredith.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, Maggie rejoiced.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
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From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
above and across; more than
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nevertheless, Maggie rejoiced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are not all your days pleasant?" said Meredith.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
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From this reading "Yes, but yesterday was uncommon.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
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From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, but yesterday was uncommon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are not all your days pleasant?" said Meredith.
