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Chapter VIII
"There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought. Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night. Mr. Slocum drew the girl gently towards him, and held her for a moment in silence. But Margaret, detecting the subtile commiseration in his manner, resented it, and released herself coldly. "He has been detained, papa."
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"He has been detained, papa."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Slocum drew the girl gently towards him, and held her for a moment in silence.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"He has been detained, papa."”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “But Margaret, detecting the subtile commiseration in his manner, resented it, and released herself coldly.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Mr. Slocum drew the girl gently towards him, and held her for a moment in silence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.”
in the direction of
From this reading “Mr. Slocum drew the girl gently towards him, and held her for a moment in silence.”
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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 Mr. Slocum drew the girl gently towards him, and held her for a moment in silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "He has been detained, papa."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Margaret, detecting the subtile commiseration in his manner, resented it, and released herself coldly.
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From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
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From this reading But Margaret, detecting the subtile commiseration in his manner, resented it, and released herself coldly.
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From this reading But Margaret, detecting the subtile commiseration in his manner, resented it, and released herself coldly.
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From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
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From this reading "He has been detained, papa."
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From this reading But Margaret, detecting the subtile commiseration in his manner, resented it, and released herself coldly.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Slocum drew the girl gently towards him, and held her for a moment in silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
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From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
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From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Slocum drew the girl gently towards him, and held her for a moment in silence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
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From this reading Mr. Slocum drew the girl gently towards him, and held her for a moment in silence.
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From this reading Mr. Slocum drew the girl gently towards him, and held her for a moment in silence.
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From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He has been detained, papa."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He has been detained, papa."
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From this reading Mr. Slocum drew the girl gently towards him, and held her for a moment in silence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But Margaret, detecting the subtile commiseration in his manner, resented it, and released herself coldly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Slocum drew the girl gently towards him, and held her for a moment in silence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
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From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Slocum drew the girl gently towards him, and held her for a moment in silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
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From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Margaret, detecting the subtile commiseration in his manner, resented it, and released herself coldly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Margaret, detecting the subtile commiseration in his manner, resented it, and released herself coldly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Slocum drew the girl gently towards him, and held her for a moment in silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
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From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
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From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
above and across; more than
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He has been detained, papa."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Margaret, detecting the subtile commiseration in his manner, resented it, and released herself coldly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Margaret, detecting the subtile commiseration in his manner, resented it, and released herself coldly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Mr. Slocum drew the girl gently towards him, and held her for a moment in silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Margaret, detecting the subtile commiseration in his manner, resented it, and released herself coldly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
in the direction of
From this reading Mr. Slocum drew the girl gently towards him, and held her for a moment in silence.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
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From this reading "There was only that way out of it," reflected Mr. Slocum, pursuing his own line of thought.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Margaret's cheeks were flushed and hot, and her eyes dulled with disappointment, as she rose from the low rocking-chair and crossed over to kiss her father good-night.
