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Chapter VII
A CHRISTMAS VISIT. Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means. The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness. Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter. Sir Tom himself thought this a better arrangement.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Sir Tom himself thought this a better arrangement.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.”
in order that something should not happen
From this reading “The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sir Tom himself thought this a better arrangement.”
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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 A CHRISTMAS VISIT.
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From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
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From this reading Sir Tom himself thought this a better arrangement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
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From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
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From this reading Sir Tom himself thought this a better arrangement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
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From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CHRISTMAS VISIT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sir Tom himself thought this a better arrangement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Tom himself thought this a better arrangement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sir Tom himself thought this a better arrangement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CHRISTMAS VISIT.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The entire household was possessed by one pervading terror lest he should catch cold, and Lucy's life became absorbed in this constant watchfulness.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Naturally the Christmas guests were put off, and it was understood in respect to the Contessa di Forno-Populo, that she was to come at Easter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Little Tom did not die, but he became "delicate,"--and fathers and mothers know what that means.
