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Chapter IX
THE CUPBOARD IN THE WALL. But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her. Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear: "Keep it from Lydia Purcell. Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her.”
seriously and formally
From this reading “Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear:
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From this reading But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her.
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From this reading But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her.
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From this reading Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear:
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From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
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From this reading THE CUPBOARD IN THE WALL.
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From this reading Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear:
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From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
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From this reading But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Keep it from Lydia Purcell.
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From this reading Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear:
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From this reading But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CUPBOARD IN THE WALL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Keep it from Lydia Purcell.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her.
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From this reading "Keep it from Lydia Purcell.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
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From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Keep it from Lydia Purcell.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
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From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
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From this reading Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear:
not any; not one
From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her.
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From this reading "Keep it from Lydia Purcell.
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From this reading Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear:
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From this reading Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear:
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From this reading Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
seriously and formally
From this reading Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear:
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From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But poor Cecile had greater anxieties than the fear of her journey before her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CUPBOARD IN THE WALL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear:
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From this reading THE CUPBOARD IN THE WALL.
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From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear:
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. D'Albert--when she gave her that Russia-leather purse--had said to her solemnly, and with considerable fear:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Let Lydia know nothing about it, for Lydia loves money so well that no earthly consideration would make her spare you.
