Chapter XXXVIII

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Am I to have no pity because I am neither hungry nor cold?”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

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From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

for the reason that

From this reading Am I to have no pity because I am neither hungry nor cold?”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It seemed to say, “You help everybody but me!

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From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

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From this reading Am I to have no pity because I am neither hungry nor cold?”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Why do you not come and help me too?

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From this reading THE CONFESSION.

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From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Why do you not come and help me too?

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

every person

From this reading It seemed to say, “You help everybody but me!

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From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

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From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

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From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Am I to have no pity because I am neither hungry nor cold?”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading It seemed to say, “You help everybody but me!

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From this reading Am I to have no pity because I am neither hungry nor cold?”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Am I to have no pity because I am neither hungry nor cold?”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to say, “You help everybody but me!

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From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It seemed to say, “You help everybody but me!

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Am I to have no pity because I am neither hungry nor cold?”

not any; not one

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Am I to have no pity because I am neither hungry nor cold?”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Why do you not come and help me too?

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From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

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From this reading Am I to have no pity because I am neither hungry nor cold?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It seemed to say, “You help everybody but me!

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading It seemed to say, “You help everybody but me!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE CONFESSION.

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From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It seemed to say, “You help everybody but me!

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From this reading Why do you not come and help me too?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Although Gibbie had taken no notice of the laird’s party, he had recognized each of the three as he came up the stair, and in Ginevra’s face read an appeal for deliverance.

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From this reading Why do you not come and help me too?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It seemed to say, “You help everybody but me!