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Chapter XVIII
POLLY LAUNCHES HER SHIPS. There were great doings in the Birds Nest. A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age. These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!" THE CHILDREN'S HOUR.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “There were great doings in the Birds Nest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.”
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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 hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
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From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
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From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
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From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
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From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
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From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
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From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
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From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOUR.
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From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
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From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading POLLY LAUNCHES HER SHIPS.
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From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOUR.
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From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.
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From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POLLY LAUNCHES HER SHIPS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POLLY LAUNCHES HER SHIPS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POLLY LAUNCHES HER SHIPS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.
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From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.
which person or people
From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.
