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Chapter XII
"Our life was changed. Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine." WILLIS. Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn. The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."”
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading “The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Our life was changed.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.”
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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 The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
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From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
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From this reading "Our life was changed.
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From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
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From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
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From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
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From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
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From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
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From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
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From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
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From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
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From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
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From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Our life was changed.
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From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Our life was changed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
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From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
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From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
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From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Our life was changed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Half an hour later, uncle Ro and myself were seated at table, eating our dinners as quietly as if we were in an inn.
which person or people
From this reading The footman who had set the table was an old family servant, one who had performed the same sort of duty in that very house for a quarter of a century.
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From this reading WILLIS.
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From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
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From this reading Another love In its lone woof began to twine; But oh! the golden thread was wove Between my sister's heart and mine."
