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Chapter VII
"It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter." AS YOU LIKE IT. "What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning. "You have no engagement, have you?" said her mother. "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."”
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading “"No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."”
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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 "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
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From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS YOU LIKE IT.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
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From this reading "What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning.
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From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have no engagement, have you?" said her mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
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From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You have no engagement, have you?" said her mother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AS YOU LIKE IT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have no engagement, have you?" said her mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading "You have no engagement, have you?" said her mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What have we to do to-night?" said Florence, at breakfast the next morning.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is a hard matter for friends to meet: but mountains may be removed with earthquakes, and so encounter."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AS YOU LIKE IT.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No, Mamma," said Constance, arching her eyebrows "we are to taste the sweets of domestic life you, as head of the family, will go to sleep in the _dormeuse_, and Florence and I shall take turns in yawning by your side."
