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Chapter XXXIX
THE EXPOSURE--CONCLUSION. Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time. Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick. "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties. "Oh, Mrs. Corcoran, it cannot be possible, can it?"
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “"Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time.”
during the time that
From this reading “"Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time.
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From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
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From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Corcoran, it cannot be possible, can it?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Corcoran, it cannot be possible, can it?"
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From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Corcoran, it cannot be possible, can it?"
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From this reading THE EXPOSURE--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
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From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
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From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
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From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
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From this reading THE EXPOSURE--CONCLUSION.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
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From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Corcoran, it cannot be possible, can it?"
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From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
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From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time.
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From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
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From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Corcoran, it cannot be possible, can it?"
above and across; more than
From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Corcoran, it cannot be possible, can it?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPOSURE--CONCLUSION.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time.
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From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
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From this reading Mrs. Nelson had recovered from the first effects of her severe shock attending the announcement that her son was dead, but she was still very weak and sick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let us again shift the scene to Westville, and for the last time.
during the time that
From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Poor Ralph! poor Ralph!" she murmured, over and over again, as she sat by, the kitchen window, while kind-hearted Mrs. Corcoran moved about doing the simple household duties.
