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Chapter XI
"I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms. "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt. "The herrings will be cold, that's the only thing. But they may think that's the newest fashion." "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."”
for the reason that
From this reading “"Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “But they may think that's the newest fashion."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"The herrings will be cold, that's the only thing.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “"I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.”
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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 "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
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From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
for the reason that
From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they may think that's the newest fashion."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.
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From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.
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From this reading "The herrings will be cold, that's the only thing.
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From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
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From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.
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From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
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From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
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From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
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From this reading But they may think that's the newest fashion."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
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From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.
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From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
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From this reading "The herrings will be cold, that's the only thing.
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From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
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From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
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From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But they may think that's the newest fashion."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.
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From this reading But they may think that's the newest fashion."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
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From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The herrings will be cold, that's the only thing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The herrings will be cold, that's the only thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The herrings will be cold, that's the only thing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "The herrings will be cold, that's the only thing.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
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From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
belonging to which person
From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."
