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Chapter XXXVII
THE SHATTERED TREE. When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement. And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet. Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself. There was still room for relenting.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.”
one or the other of two
From this reading “Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “There was still room for relenting.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.
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From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
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From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
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From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
one or the other of two
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
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From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
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From this reading And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was still room for relenting.
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From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
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From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
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From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
not any; not one
From this reading And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was still room for relenting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was still room for relenting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
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From this reading THE SHATTERED TREE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There was still room for relenting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHATTERED TREE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHATTERED TREE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
at the time that
From this reading When Mrs. Arabin saw Johnny in the middle of that day, she could hardly give him much encouragement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lily had been very positive in her answers, and yet there had been something, either in her words or in the tone of her voice, which had made Mrs. Arabin feel that even Lily was not quite sure of herself.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet she felt by no means sure that he might not succeed even yet.
