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Chapter XIV
Outside the house they paused at the head of the steps. "Well, what do you think of that?" said Sally. "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's. Sorry you're not going my way." After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
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later than; following
From this reading “After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Outside the house they paused at the head of the steps.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, what do you think of that?" said Sally.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, what do you think of that?" said Sally.”
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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 "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
later than; following
From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Outside the house they paused at the head of the steps.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
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From this reading "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
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From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, what do you think of that?" said Sally.
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From this reading "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
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From this reading "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
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From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
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From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
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From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
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From this reading Sorry you're not going my way."
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From this reading Outside the house they paused at the head of the steps.
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From this reading Outside the house they paused at the head of the steps.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
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From this reading "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
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From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
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From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
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From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
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From this reading "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
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From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
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From this reading "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Sorry you're not going my way."
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From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sorry you're not going my way."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outside the house they paused at the head of the steps.
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From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Outside the house they paused at the head of the steps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside the house they paused at the head of the steps.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
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From this reading "Well, what do you think of that?" said Sally.
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From this reading "Well, what do you think of that?" said Sally.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
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From this reading Sorry you're not going my way."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside the house they paused at the head of the steps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, what do you think of that?" said Sally.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Outside the house they paused at the head of the steps.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Outside the house they paused at the head of the steps.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I really believe the poor thing doesn't know, I believe I'll just drop in for a minute at Mrs. Caldwell's.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Well, what do you think of that?" said Sally.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After a fashion Nan felt relieved by this interview, for she thought she discerned only Mrs. Morrell's influence, and this, she knew, she could easily overcome.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sorry you're not going my way."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, what do you think of that?" said Sally.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, what do you think of that?" said Sally.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, what do you think of that?" said Sally.
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From this reading Sorry you're not going my way."
