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Chapter VI
The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house. As she came out of her room Mysie met her. ‘Hurrah! Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.! Mamma has sent down notes to Miss Vincent and Mr. Pollock.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!”
above and across; more than
From this reading “The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.”
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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 first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mamma has sent down notes to Miss Vincent and Mr. Pollock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she came out of her room Mysie met her.
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From this reading Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!
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From this reading As she came out of her room Mysie met her.
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From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
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From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
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From this reading Mamma has sent down notes to Miss Vincent and Mr. Pollock.
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From this reading Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
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From this reading Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she came out of her room Mysie met her.
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From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
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From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!
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From this reading Mamma has sent down notes to Miss Vincent and Mr. Pollock.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!
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From this reading As she came out of her room Mysie met her.
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From this reading Mamma has sent down notes to Miss Vincent and Mr. Pollock.
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From this reading Mamma has sent down notes to Miss Vincent and Mr. Pollock.
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From this reading As she came out of her room Mysie met her.
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From this reading Mamma has sent down notes to Miss Vincent and Mr. Pollock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
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From this reading As she came out of her room Mysie met her.
above and across; more than
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
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From this reading Mamma has sent down notes to Miss Vincent and Mr. Pollock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she came out of her room Mysie met her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mamma has sent down notes to Miss Vincent and Mr. Pollock.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mamma has sent down notes to Miss Vincent and Mr. Pollock.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!
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From this reading Mamma has sent down notes to Miss Vincent and Mr. Pollock.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready for the G.F.S.!
at the time that
From this reading The first thought of Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket, when she heard ‘Hurrah for a holiday!’ resounding over the house.
