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Chapter XVI
“Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.” He pointed to a package he was carrying. “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house. Go to them! Nay--positively--I may not linger, but will return to thee quickly.”
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.””
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Nay--positively--I may not linger, but will return to thee quickly.””
an old word for “no”
From this reading “Nay--positively--I may not linger, but will return to thee quickly.””
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading ““Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.””
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading ““But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-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 “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
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From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
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From this reading He pointed to a package he was carrying.
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From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
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From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
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From this reading Go to them!
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From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pointed to a package he was carrying.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nay--positively--I may not linger, but will return to thee quickly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Nay--positively--I may not linger, but will return to thee quickly.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nay--positively--I may not linger, but will return to thee quickly.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He pointed to a package he was carrying.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He pointed to a package he was carrying.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nay--positively--I may not linger, but will return to thee quickly.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nay--positively--I may not linger, but will return to thee quickly.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nay--positively--I may not linger, but will return to thee quickly.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Go to them!
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He pointed to a package he was carrying.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
