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Chapter II
BEGINNING AT HOME. “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.” Charity, as all the world knows, should begin at an “at home.” Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists. He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “BEGINNING AT HOME.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.”
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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 He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.
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From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”
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From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Charity, as all the world knows, should begin at an “at home.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
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From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
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From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Charity, as all the world knows, should begin at an “at home.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BEGINNING AT HOME.
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From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.
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From this reading Charity, as all the world knows, should begin at an “at home.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading BEGINNING AT HOME.
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From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”
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From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
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From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.
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From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.
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From this reading BEGINNING AT HOME.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charity, as all the world knows, should begin at an “at home.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Charity, as all the world knows, should begin at an “at home.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
which person or people
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charity, as all the world knows, should begin at an “at home.”
