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Chapter XVIII
FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME. Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers? If so, you can pity and comprehend my grief. Mamma has formed quite an attachment to a very disagreeable person! He is Lord Borodaile, the eldest, and I believe, the only son of Lord Ulswater.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He is Lord Borodaile, the eldest, and I believe, the only son of Lord Ulswater.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mamma has formed quite an attachment to a very disagreeable person!”
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading “Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mamma has formed quite an attachment to a very disagreeable person!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?”
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?”
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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 Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mamma has formed quite an attachment to a very disagreeable person!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
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From this reading Mamma has formed quite an attachment to a very disagreeable person!
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From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He is Lord Borodaile, the eldest, and I believe, the only son of Lord Ulswater.
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From this reading He is Lord Borodaile, the eldest, and I believe, the only son of Lord Ulswater.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If so, you can pity and comprehend my grief.
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From this reading If so, you can pity and comprehend my grief.
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From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
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From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
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From this reading Mamma has formed quite an attachment to a very disagreeable person!
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From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
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From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
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From this reading He is Lord Borodaile, the eldest, and I believe, the only son of Lord Ulswater.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
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From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
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From this reading Mamma has formed quite an attachment to a very disagreeable person!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
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From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
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From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
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From this reading If so, you can pity and comprehend my grief.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mamma has formed quite an attachment to a very disagreeable person!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is Lord Borodaile, the eldest, and I believe, the only son of Lord Ulswater.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If so, you can pity and comprehend my grief.
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From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is Lord Borodaile, the eldest, and I believe, the only son of Lord Ulswater.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
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From this reading He is Lord Borodaile, the eldest, and I believe, the only son of Lord Ulswater.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mamma has formed quite an attachment to a very disagreeable person!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If so, you can pity and comprehend my grief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
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From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
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From this reading He is Lord Borodaile, the eldest, and I believe, the only son of Lord Ulswater.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mamma has formed quite an attachment to a very disagreeable person!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If so, you can pity and comprehend my grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mamma has formed quite an attachment to a very disagreeable person!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If so, you can pity and comprehend my grief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is Lord Borodaile, the eldest, and I believe, the only son of Lord Ulswater.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
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From this reading He is Lord Borodaile, the eldest, and I believe, the only son of Lord Ulswater.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
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From this reading Mamma has formed quite an attachment to a very disagreeable person!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Pray, dearest Eleanor, does that good aunt of yours--now don't frown, I am not going to speak disrespectfully of her--ever take a liking to young gentlemen whom you detest, and insist upon the fallacy of your opinion and the unerring rectitude of hers?
