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Chapter III
NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed. It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church. She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way. Nelly saw the young ladies who had excited her envy in the morning. They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.”
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading “Nelly saw the young ladies who had excited her envy in the morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Nelly saw the young ladies who had excited her envy in the morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.”
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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 NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
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From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
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From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nelly saw the young ladies who had excited her envy in the morning.
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading Nelly saw the young ladies who had excited her envy in the morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
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From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
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From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
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From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
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From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nelly saw the young ladies who had excited her envy in the morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Nelly saw the young ladies who had excited her envy in the morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nelly saw the young ladies who had excited her envy in the morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, in fact, not Miss Powell's usual road to church.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They came upon her side of the street this time, and she had a nearer view of them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She had come that way to visit a sick person, and she went home by the other and shorter way.
which person or people
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NELLY watched at the gate for a long time, hoping to see again the kind young lady who had given her the flowers; but in this she was disappointed.
