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Chapter V
MRS. SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door. It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter. The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light. Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
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later than; following
From this reading “SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.”
next to; at the side of
From this reading “Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter.”
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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 SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
later than; following
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
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From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter.
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From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
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From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
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From this reading The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light.
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From this reading The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light.
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From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
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From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
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From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
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From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
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From this reading It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter.
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From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
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From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light.
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From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter.
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From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
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From this reading MRS.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter.
not any; not one
From this reading It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter.
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From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
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From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter.
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From this reading Beside the candlestick lay a folded piece of paper, and opening this, she read a line or two in Alpenny's crabbed handwriting.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light.
in or at the place that
From this reading The matches and a candle were on a table by the bed, where she had left them, and soon she had a light.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SNOW'S DISCOVERY After a few minutes' lying on the threshold of her carriage-bedroom with the rain beating upon her soaking dress, Beatrice rose with an effort and opened the door.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was never locked, as no one would be likely to enter.
