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Chapter XX
"I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother. "I've always thought she was an interesting-looking girl." "Yes, she is. She dances well, too." "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
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any thing at all
From this reading “"Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."”
for the reason that
From this reading “"Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “"I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “"I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I've always thought she was an interesting-looking girl."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She dances well, too."”
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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 "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
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From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
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From this reading "I've always thought she was an interesting-looking girl."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I've always thought she was an interesting-looking girl."
any thing at all
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
for the reason that
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She dances well, too."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've always thought she was an interesting-looking girl."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.
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From this reading "I've always thought she was an interesting-looking girl."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've always thought she was an interesting-looking girl."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, she is.
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From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
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From this reading "I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I've always thought she was an interesting-looking girl."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course," continued Mrs. Lindley, thoughtfully, "she seldom _says_ anything interesting, but that may be because she so seldom has a chance to say anything at all."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.
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From this reading She dances well, too."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I've always thought she was an interesting-looking girl."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She dances well, too."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I imagine she might have something to write worth reading," said his mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, she is.
