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Chapter VII
LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning. “Merry Christmas, Tom!” “Merry Christmas, mother!” he answered. He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work. He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Merry Christmas, mother!” he answered.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.”
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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 LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Merry Christmas, mother!” he answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
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From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
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From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
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From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
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From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
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From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
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From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
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From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
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From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
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From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
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From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
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From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
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From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Merry Christmas, mother!” he answered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
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From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
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From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
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From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
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From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Merry Christmas, mother!” he answered.
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From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
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From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
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From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
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From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
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From this reading “Merry Christmas, Tom!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
