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Chapter VII
THE PENSION SUISSE. "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands. "She is the last person I expected to turn up here. I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life." "I confess I am surprised at meeting her myself," rejoined Mrs. Page.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"She is the last person I expected to turn up here.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"She is the last person I expected to turn up here.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “"I confess I am surprised at meeting her myself," rejoined Mrs. Page.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I confess I am surprised at meeting her myself," rejoined Mrs. Page.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I confess I am surprised at meeting her myself," rejoined Mrs. Page.”
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I confess I am surprised at meeting her myself," rejoined Mrs. Page.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I confess I am surprised at meeting her myself," rejoined Mrs. Page.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
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From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
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From this reading "I confess I am surprised at meeting her myself," rejoined Mrs. Page.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
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From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She is the last person I expected to turn up here.
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From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "She is the last person I expected to turn up here.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "She is the last person I expected to turn up here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is the last person I expected to turn up here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "She is the last person I expected to turn up here.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I confess I am surprised at meeting her myself," rejoined Mrs. Page.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I confess I am surprised at meeting her myself," rejoined Mrs. Page.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I confess I am surprised at meeting her myself," rejoined Mrs. Page.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I confess I am surprised at meeting her myself," rejoined Mrs. Page.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PENSION SUISSE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She is the last person I expected to turn up here.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I confess I am surprised at meeting her myself," rejoined Mrs. Page.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PENSION SUISSE.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I confess I am surprised at meeting her myself," rejoined Mrs. Page.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PENSION SUISSE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She is the last person I expected to turn up here.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She is the last person I expected to turn up here.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
in or at the place that
From this reading I supposed she was stuck in that horrid place--what is the name of it?--where they live, for the rest of her life."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you suppose can have brought Katy Carr to Europe?" inquired Lilly, as she stood in the window watching the three figures walk slowly down the sands.
