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Chapter XXV
REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question. "Well, 'tis as you like," she said. "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her. Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir. On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, 'tis as you like," she said.”
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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 REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
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From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, 'tis as you like," she said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
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From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
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From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
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From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
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From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
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From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
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From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
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From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
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From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
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From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
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From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
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From this reading "Well, 'tis as you like," she said.
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From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
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From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
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From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
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From this reading "Well, 'tis as you like," she said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, 'tis as you like," she said.
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From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, 'tis as you like," she said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
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From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
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From this reading "Well, 'tis as you like," she said.
at the time that
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
which person or people
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
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From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
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From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, 'tis as you like," she said.
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From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
