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Chapter I
"What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead. "Eight o'clock, mother," replied Hulda. "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night. The weather is too stormy." "I agree with you.
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The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading “"What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “"What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Eight o'clock, mother," replied Hulda.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.”
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From this reading "I agree with you.
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From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
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From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
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From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
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From this reading "Eight o'clock, mother," replied Hulda.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
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From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
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From this reading "Eight o'clock, mother," replied Hulda.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I agree with you.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
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From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
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From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
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From this reading "Eight o'clock, mother," replied Hulda.
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From this reading "Eight o'clock, mother," replied Hulda.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Eight o'clock, mother," replied Hulda.
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From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
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From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
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From this reading The weather is too stormy."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The weather is too stormy."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The weather is too stormy."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I agree with you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I agree with you.
