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Chapter VII
XXXIII. Watching for Souls. The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school. Franks found that his boys became less regular in attendance, and less respectful in manner. He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
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not friendly or close
From this reading “He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Franks found that his boys became less regular in attendance, and less respectful in manner.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.”
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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 more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Franks found that his boys became less regular in attendance, and less respectful in manner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.
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From this reading Franks found that his boys became less regular in attendance, and less respectful in manner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
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From this reading Franks found that his boys became less regular in attendance, and less respectful in manner.
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From this reading Franks found that his boys became less regular in attendance, and less respectful in manner.
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From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
not friendly or close
From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
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From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
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From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
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From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
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From this reading The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.
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From this reading The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Watching for Souls.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Franks found that his boys became less regular in attendance, and less respectful in manner.
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From this reading Franks found that his boys became less regular in attendance, and less respectful in manner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
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From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
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From this reading The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
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From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Franks found that his boys became less regular in attendance, and less respectful in manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.
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From this reading The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.
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From this reading Franks found that his boys became less regular in attendance, and less respectful in manner.
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From this reading Franks found that his boys became less regular in attendance, and less respectful in manner.
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From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.
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From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
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From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
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From this reading Franks found that his boys became less regular in attendance, and less respectful in manner.
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From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.
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From this reading Franks found that his boys became less regular in attendance, and less respectful in manner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.
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From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.
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From this reading The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.
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From this reading Watching for Souls.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Franks found that his boys became less regular in attendance, and less respectful in manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
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From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
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From this reading The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.
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From this reading Watching for Souls.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The evil effects of Sir Lacy's residence at the Hall were soon seen in the village school.
at the time that
From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
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From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He more than once, when giving a serious reproof, heard, from a distant corner of the room a whisper, in which "twaddle" and "donkey's ears" were the only words to be distinguished.
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From this reading XXXIII.
