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Chapter XXXIV
HARD TIMES FOR LITTLE MAURICE. All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan. His foot, which had been very painful, was now nicely and skillfully dressed. The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power. He gave him a very sweet baby kiss.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “His foot, which had been very painful, was now nicely and skillfully dressed.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.”
causing pain or showing no kindness
From this reading “The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His foot, which had been very painful, was now nicely and skillfully dressed.”
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading “The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HARD TIMES FOR LITTLE MAURICE.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.”
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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 All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
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From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
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From this reading He gave him a very sweet baby kiss.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His foot, which had been very painful, was now nicely and skillfully dressed.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
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From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
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From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
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From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
causing pain or showing no kindness
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
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From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
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From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
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From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His foot, which had been very painful, was now nicely and skillfully dressed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His foot, which had been very painful, was now nicely and skillfully dressed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HARD TIMES FOR LITTLE MAURICE.
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
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From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
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From this reading He gave him a very sweet baby kiss.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His foot, which had been very painful, was now nicely and skillfully dressed.
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From this reading HARD TIMES FOR LITTLE MAURICE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gave him a very sweet baby kiss.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His foot, which had been very painful, was now nicely and skillfully dressed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
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From this reading He gave him a very sweet baby kiss.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HARD TIMES FOR LITTLE MAURICE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARD TIMES FOR LITTLE MAURICE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His foot, which had been very painful, was now nicely and skillfully dressed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
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From this reading His foot, which had been very painful, was now nicely and skillfully dressed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
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From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His foot, which had been very painful, was now nicely and skillfully dressed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His foot, which had been very painful, was now nicely and skillfully dressed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He gave him a very sweet baby kiss.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARD TIMES FOR LITTLE MAURICE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All that long and sunny day Maurice sat contentedly on a little stool in the doorway of the traveling caravan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His foot, which had been very painful, was now nicely and skillfully dressed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His foot, which had been very painful, was now nicely and skillfully dressed.
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From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His foot, which had been very painful, was now nicely and skillfully dressed.
which person or people
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Frenchman, who did not know a word of English, had extracted a sharp and cruel thorn, and the little boy, in his delight at being free from pain, thanked him in the only way in his power.
