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Chapter VI
"I shall never forget the lesson, Mrs. Appleton," was Louisa's emphatic response. "A FINE, GENEROUS FELLOW." MY friend Peyton was what is called a "fine, generous fellow." He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification. Of course, he was a general favourite.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Of course, he was a general favourite.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"A FINE, GENEROUS FELLOW."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I shall never forget the lesson, Mrs. Appleton," was Louisa's emphatic response.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"I shall never forget the lesson, Mrs. Appleton," was Louisa's emphatic response.”
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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 "A FINE, GENEROUS FELLOW."
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From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
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From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
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From this reading "I shall never forget the lesson, Mrs. Appleton," was Louisa's emphatic response.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
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From this reading MY friend Peyton was what is called a "fine, generous fellow."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of course, he was a general favourite.
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From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall never forget the lesson, Mrs. Appleton," was Louisa's emphatic response.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, he was a general favourite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A FINE, GENEROUS FELLOW."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "A FINE, GENEROUS FELLOW."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall never forget the lesson, Mrs. Appleton," was Louisa's emphatic response.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY friend Peyton was what is called a "fine, generous fellow."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, he was a general favourite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A FINE, GENEROUS FELLOW."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall never forget the lesson, Mrs. Appleton," was Louisa's emphatic response.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY friend Peyton was what is called a "fine, generous fellow."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall never forget the lesson, Mrs. Appleton," was Louisa's emphatic response.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall never forget the lesson, Mrs. Appleton," was Louisa's emphatic response.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall never forget the lesson, Mrs. Appleton," was Louisa's emphatic response.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY friend Peyton was what is called a "fine, generous fellow."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I shall never forget the lesson, Mrs. Appleton," was Louisa's emphatic response.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY friend Peyton was what is called a "fine, generous fellow."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall never forget the lesson, Mrs. Appleton," was Louisa's emphatic response.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall never forget the lesson, Mrs. Appleton," was Louisa's emphatic response.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I shall never forget the lesson, Mrs. Appleton," was Louisa's emphatic response.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
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From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I shall never forget the lesson, Mrs. Appleton," was Louisa's emphatic response.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MY friend Peyton was what is called a "fine, generous fellow."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He valued money only as a means of obtaining what he desired, and was always ready to spend it with an acquaintance for mutual gratification.
