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Chapter XVIII
"Methought I was there is no man can tell what. Methought I was, and methought I had But man is but a patched fool, if he will offer to say what methought I had." MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney. Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Methought I was, and methought I had But man is but a patched fool, if he will offer to say what methought I had."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Methought I was there is no man can tell what.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.”
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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 Methought I was, and methought I had But man is but a patched fool, if he will offer to say what methought I had."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Methought I was, and methought I had But man is but a patched fool, if he will offer to say what methought I had."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
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From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Methought I was, and methought I had But man is but a patched fool, if he will offer to say what methought I had."
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From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Methought I was there is no man can tell what.
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From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
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From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
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From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
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From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
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From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
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From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Methought I was, and methought I had But man is but a patched fool, if he will offer to say what methought I had."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
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From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Methought I was, and methought I had But man is but a patched fool, if he will offer to say what methought I had."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Methought I was, and methought I had But man is but a patched fool, if he will offer to say what methought I had."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
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From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Methought I was there is no man can tell what.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Methought I was, and methought I had But man is but a patched fool, if he will offer to say what methought I had."
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From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
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From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Methought I was there is no man can tell what.
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From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Methought I was there is no man can tell what.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Methought I was there is no man can tell what.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
not any; not one
From this reading "Methought I was there is no man can tell what.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Methought I was, and methought I had But man is but a patched fool, if he will offer to say what methought I had."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Methought I was, and methought I had But man is but a patched fool, if he will offer to say what methought I had."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Methought I was, and methought I had But man is but a patched fool, if he will offer to say what methought I had."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fleda immediately retreated to the. innermost depths of the ladies' cabin, hoping to find some rest for the body at least, if not forgetfulness for the mind.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Methought I was there is no man can tell what.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Methought I was there is no man can tell what.
up to a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Methought I was, and methought I had But man is but a patched fool, if he will offer to say what methought I had."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Methought I was there is no man can tell what.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Methought I was there is no man can tell what.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Methought I was, and methought I had But man is but a patched fool, if he will offer to say what methought I had."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Evelyn drove down to the boat with Fleda, and did not leave her till she was safely put in charge of Mrs. Renney.
