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Chapter XVIII
IN WHICH ERNEST CALLS ON SEVERAL LORAINES. IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York. The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her. They were not what is called "stylish" people, and they did not put on any airs. The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
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later than; following
From this reading “IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “IN WHICH ERNEST CALLS ON SEVERAL LORAINES.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.”
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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 The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
later than; following
From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
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From this reading They were not what is called "stylish" people, and they did not put on any airs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
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From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
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From this reading They were not what is called "stylish" people, and they did not put on any airs.
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From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
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From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
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From this reading The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
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From this reading They were not what is called "stylish" people, and they did not put on any airs.
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From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST CALLS ON SEVERAL LORAINES.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They were not what is called "stylish" people, and they did not put on any airs.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
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From this reading The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
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From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST CALLS ON SEVERAL LORAINES.
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From this reading The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
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From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
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From this reading The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST CALLS ON SEVERAL LORAINES.
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From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were not what is called "stylish" people, and they did not put on any airs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
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From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
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From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
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From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST CALLS ON SEVERAL LORAINES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
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From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
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From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not what is called "stylish" people, and they did not put on any airs.
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From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST CALLS ON SEVERAL LORAINES.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not what is called "stylish" people, and they did not put on any airs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not what is called "stylish" people, and they did not put on any airs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST CALLS ON SEVERAL LORAINES.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not what is called "stylish" people, and they did not put on any airs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not what is called "stylish" people, and they did not put on any airs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
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From this reading The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
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From this reading The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They were not what is called "stylish" people, and they did not put on any airs.
at the time that
From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST CALLS ON SEVERAL LORAINES.
which person or people
From this reading The lady and gentleman who had taken so much interest in Kate were anxious to do something to assist her.
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From this reading The gentleman was a well-to-do farmer in the western part of the state, and his wife doubtless superintended the making of the butter when she was at home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT was after four o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the steamer arrived at her wharf in New York.
