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Chapter I
NEW YORK _Charles Scribner's Sons_ MDCCCXCIX To _E. L. Godkin, Esqre_. I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you. Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received. _Heartily yours_ _Eliot Gregory_ A Table of Contents 1. Charm 2.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.”
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
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From this reading _Heartily yours_ _Eliot Gregory_ A Table of Contents 1.
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From this reading Charm 2.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
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From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
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From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
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From this reading NEW YORK _Charles Scribner's Sons_ MDCCCXCIX To _E. L. Godkin, Esqre_.
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From this reading Charm 2.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
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From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
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From this reading _Heartily yours_ _Eliot Gregory_ A Table of Contents 1.
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From this reading NEW YORK _Charles Scribner's Sons_ MDCCCXCIX To _E. L. Godkin, Esqre_.
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From this reading _Heartily yours_ _Eliot Gregory_ A Table of Contents 1.
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From this reading NEW YORK _Charles Scribner's Sons_ MDCCCXCIX To _E. L. Godkin, Esqre_.
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From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
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From this reading NEW YORK _Charles Scribner's Sons_ MDCCCXCIX To _E. L. Godkin, Esqre_.
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From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
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From this reading _Heartily yours_ _Eliot Gregory_ A Table of Contents 1.
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From this reading _Heartily yours_ _Eliot Gregory_ A Table of Contents 1.
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From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
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From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
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From this reading NEW YORK _Charles Scribner's Sons_ MDCCCXCIX To _E. L. Godkin, Esqre_.
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From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
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From this reading NEW YORK _Charles Scribner's Sons_ MDCCCXCIX To _E. L. Godkin, Esqre_.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
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From this reading NEW YORK _Charles Scribner's Sons_ MDCCCXCIX To _E. L. Godkin, Esqre_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
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From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW YORK _Charles Scribner's Sons_ MDCCCXCIX To _E. L. Godkin, Esqre_.
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From this reading NEW YORK _Charles Scribner's Sons_ MDCCCXCIX To _E. L. Godkin, Esqre_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Heartily yours_ _Eliot Gregory_ A Table of Contents 1.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEW YORK _Charles Scribner's Sons_ MDCCCXCIX To _E. L. Godkin, Esqre_.
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From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
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From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gratitude is said to be "the hope of favors to come;" these lines are written to prove that it may be the appreciation of kindnesses received.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW YORK _Charles Scribner's Sons_ MDCCCXCIX To _E. L. Godkin, Esqre_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I wish your name to appear on the first page of a volume, the composition of which was suggested by you.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading _Heartily yours_ _Eliot Gregory_ A Table of Contents 1.
