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Chapter XI
Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother. "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton." "Indeed! how did you find it out?" "From herself, of course. She is much stronger.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"From herself, of course.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “"From herself, of course.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
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From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
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From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
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From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "From herself, of course.
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From this reading "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."
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From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Indeed! how did you find it out?"
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From this reading "Indeed! how did you find it out?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "From herself, of course.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "From herself, of course.
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From this reading "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."
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From this reading "Indeed! how did you find it out?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
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From this reading "Indeed! how did you find it out?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Indeed! how did you find it out?"
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From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
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From this reading She is much stronger.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Indeed! how did you find it out?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She is much stronger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Indeed! how did you find it out?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."
