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Chapter XX
Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before. "What a favourite Mrs Denbigh is with papa," said she. "I am sure I don't wonder at it. Did you notice, mamma, how he thanked her for coming here last night?" "Yes, dear; but I don't think it was all--" Mrs Bradshaw stopped short.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Did you notice, mamma, how he thanked her for coming here last night?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Did you notice, mamma, how he thanked her for coming here last night?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “"Yes, dear; but I don't think it was all--" Mrs Bradshaw stopped short.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, dear; but I don't think it was all--" Mrs Bradshaw stopped short.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I am sure I don't wonder at it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, dear; but I don't think it was all--" Mrs Bradshaw stopped short.”
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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 "What a favourite Mrs Denbigh is with papa," said she.
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From this reading "Yes, dear; but I don't think it was all--" Mrs Bradshaw stopped short.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure I don't wonder at it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
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From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
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From this reading "Yes, dear; but I don't think it was all--" Mrs Bradshaw stopped short.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, dear; but I don't think it was all--" Mrs Bradshaw stopped short.
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From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
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From this reading Did you notice, mamma, how he thanked her for coming here last night?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, dear; but I don't think it was all--" Mrs Bradshaw stopped short.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a favourite Mrs Denbigh is with papa," said she.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you notice, mamma, how he thanked her for coming here last night?"
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From this reading "I am sure I don't wonder at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
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From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
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From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
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From this reading "What a favourite Mrs Denbigh is with papa," said she.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Did you notice, mamma, how he thanked her for coming here last night?"
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From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Did you notice, mamma, how he thanked her for coming here last night?"
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From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Did you notice, mamma, how he thanked her for coming here last night?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Did you notice, mamma, how he thanked her for coming here last night?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure I don't wonder at it.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a favourite Mrs Denbigh is with papa," said she.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Did you notice, mamma, how he thanked her for coming here last night?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Did you notice, mamma, how he thanked her for coming here last night?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a favourite Mrs Denbigh is with papa," said she.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Did you notice, mamma, how he thanked her for coming here last night?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Did you notice, mamma, how he thanked her for coming here last night?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a favourite Mrs Denbigh is with papa," said she.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a favourite Mrs Denbigh is with papa," said she.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What a favourite Mrs Denbigh is with papa," said she.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading "Yes, dear; but I don't think it was all--" Mrs Bradshaw stopped short.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Yes, dear; but I don't think it was all--" Mrs Bradshaw stopped short.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I am sure I don't wonder at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Did you notice, mamma, how he thanked her for coming here last night?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Yes, dear; but I don't think it was all--" Mrs Bradshaw stopped short.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, dear; but I don't think it was all--" Mrs Bradshaw stopped short.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a favourite Mrs Denbigh is with papa," said she.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What a favourite Mrs Denbigh is with papa," said she.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am sure I don't wonder at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred The next morning, as Jemima and her mother sat at their work, it came into the head of the former to remember her father's very marked way of thanking Ruth the evening before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, dear; but I don't think it was all--" Mrs Bradshaw stopped short.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did you notice, mamma, how he thanked her for coming here last night?"
