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Chapter XIV
JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them. She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted. "I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone. "Yes, he insists on marrying my mother this afternoon. He has been at her about this for several months," answered Dora between her sobs.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, he insists on marrying my mother this afternoon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He has been at her about this for several months," answered Dora between her sobs.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He has been at her about this for several months," answered Dora between her sobs.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “He has been at her about this for several months," answered Dora between her sobs.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He has been at her about this for several months," answered Dora between her sobs.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted.”
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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 "I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone.
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From this reading She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Yes, he insists on marrying my mother this afternoon.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He has been at her about this for several months," answered Dora between her sobs.
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From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He has been at her about this for several months," answered Dora between her sobs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has been at her about this for several months," answered Dora between her sobs.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He has been at her about this for several months," answered Dora between her sobs.
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From this reading She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted.
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From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
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From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
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From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
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From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
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From this reading She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted.
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From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
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From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has been at her about this for several months," answered Dora between her sobs.
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From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has been at her about this for several months," answered Dora between her sobs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, he insists on marrying my mother this afternoon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He has been at her about this for several months," answered Dora between her sobs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
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From this reading "Yes, he insists on marrying my mother this afternoon.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone.
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From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, he insists on marrying my mother this afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has been at her about this for several months," answered Dora between her sobs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, he insists on marrying my mother this afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes, he insists on marrying my mother this afternoon.
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From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes, he insists on marrying my mother this afternoon.
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From this reading She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
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From this reading He has been at her about this for several months," answered Dora between her sobs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes, he insists on marrying my mother this afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I understand that Mr. Crabtree is about to be married," said Dick in a low tone.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She blushed prettily upon seeing Dick and several others with whom she was acquainted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOSIAH CRABTREE IN DIFFICULTY Dora Stanhope had witnessed the approach of the boys, and now she came out into the garden again and confronted them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, he insists on marrying my mother this afternoon.
