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Chapter XI
Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute. Then with a muttered exclamation, he dashed out of the barn and disappeared. Miss Cottle’s eyes sparkled with animosity. “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand. “Here we be, ma’am!” he exclaimed.
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ““If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.”
having firmly decided to do something
From this reading “Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Then with a muttered exclamation, he dashed out of the barn and disappeared.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Here we be, ma’am!” he exclaimed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute.”
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading “Then with a muttered exclamation, he dashed out of the barn and disappeared.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute.”
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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 Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then with a muttered exclamation, he dashed out of the barn and disappeared.
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From this reading Miss Cottle’s eyes sparkled with animosity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute.
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From this reading Then with a muttered exclamation, he dashed out of the barn and disappeared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Here we be, ma’am!” he exclaimed.
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From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
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From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
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From this reading Miss Cottle’s eyes sparkled with animosity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
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From this reading Then with a muttered exclamation, he dashed out of the barn and disappeared.
having firmly decided to do something
From this reading Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Then with a muttered exclamation, he dashed out of the barn and disappeared.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
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From this reading “Here we be, ma’am!” he exclaimed.
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From this reading Then with a muttered exclamation, he dashed out of the barn and disappeared.
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From this reading Miss Cottle’s eyes sparkled with animosity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute.
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From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
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From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
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From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then with a muttered exclamation, he dashed out of the barn and disappeared.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Here we be, ma’am!” he exclaimed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute.
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From this reading “Here we be, ma’am!” he exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
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From this reading Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Cottle’s eyes sparkled with animosity.
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading Then with a muttered exclamation, he dashed out of the barn and disappeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then with a muttered exclamation, he dashed out of the barn and disappeared.
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From this reading Then with a muttered exclamation, he dashed out of the barn and disappeared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Cottle’s eyes sparkled with animosity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peg stared at the determined spinster in silence for a long minute.
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From this reading Then with a muttered exclamation, he dashed out of the barn and disappeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Here we be, ma’am!” he exclaimed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then with a muttered exclamation, he dashed out of the barn and disappeared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If I was to sue him for breach of promise, and I could do it, too, I guess he——” She paused in her meditations to stare wrathfully at the spectacle of the recalcitrant Peleg returning at full speed, a small, yellow-leaved book in his hand.
