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Chapter VI
“I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass. Miss Cornelia took her by the shoulder—half-startled, half-dubious. “What did they yell?” “Just yelled a yell!” “Lizzie!”
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.”
a person, without saying who
From this reading ““I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Miss Cornelia took her by the shoulder—half-startled, half-dubious.”
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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 “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
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From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
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From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
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From this reading Miss Cornelia took her by the shoulder—half-startled, half-dubious.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “What did they yell?”
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From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Cornelia took her by the shoulder—half-startled, half-dubious.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Cornelia took her by the shoulder—half-startled, half-dubious.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
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From this reading “Just yelled a yell!”
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From this reading “Lizzie!”
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From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Cornelia took her by the shoulder—half-startled, half-dubious.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Cornelia took her by the shoulder—half-startled, half-dubious.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
a person, without saying who
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What did they yell?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Miss Cornelia took her by the shoulder—half-startled, half-dubious.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What did they yell?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I heard somebody yell out in the grounds—away down by the gate!” she informed her mistress in a loud stage whisper which had a curious note of pride in it, as if she were not too displeased at seeing her doleful predictions so swiftly coming to pass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Just yelled a yell!”
