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Chapter VIII
ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public. When I awoke in the morning I made a good resolution.... At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam. “How Victorian!” I think I hear you remark.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I think I hear you remark.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When I awoke in the morning I made a good resolution....”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.”
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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 ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
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From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
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From this reading When I awoke in the morning I made a good resolution....
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I think I hear you remark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How Victorian!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
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From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I awoke in the morning I made a good resolution....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When I awoke in the morning I made a good resolution....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
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From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think I hear you remark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I awoke in the morning I made a good resolution....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How Victorian!”
at the time that
From this reading When I awoke in the morning I made a good resolution....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I think I hear you remark.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
