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Chapter XI
After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean. 'You must come in,' said Eleanor, laying her hand on the girl's. 'The chill is beginning.' Lucy rose, conscious again of the slight giddiness of fever, and they walked towards the house. Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!
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later than; following
From this reading “After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lucy rose, conscious again of the slight giddiness of fever, and they walked towards the house.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “'The chill is beginning.'”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'You must come in,' said Eleanor, laying her hand on the girl's.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'You must come in,' said Eleanor, laying her hand on the girl's.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “'You must come in,' said Eleanor, laying her hand on the girl's.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!”
up to a particular time
From this reading “After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.”
in the direction of
From this reading “After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.”
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later than; following
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lucy rose, conscious again of the slight giddiness of fever, and they walked towards the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading 'The chill is beginning.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
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From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'The chill is beginning.'
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'You must come in,' said Eleanor, laying her hand on the girl's.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucy rose, conscious again of the slight giddiness of fever, and they walked towards the house.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!
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From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucy rose, conscious again of the slight giddiness of fever, and they walked towards the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucy rose, conscious again of the slight giddiness of fever, and they walked towards the house.
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From this reading 'You must come in,' said Eleanor, laying her hand on the girl's.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!
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From this reading 'You must come in,' said Eleanor, laying her hand on the girl's.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'You must come in,' said Eleanor, laying her hand on the girl's.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
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From this reading Lucy rose, conscious again of the slight giddiness of fever, and they walked towards the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'The chill is beginning.'
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From this reading 'You must come in,' said Eleanor, laying her hand on the girl's.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 'You must come in,' said Eleanor, laying her hand on the girl's.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lucy rose, conscious again of the slight giddiness of fever, and they walked towards the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
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From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'You must come in,' said Eleanor, laying her hand on the girl's.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucy rose, conscious again of the slight giddiness of fever, and they walked towards the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'You must come in,' said Eleanor, laying her hand on the girl's.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucy rose, conscious again of the slight giddiness of fever, and they walked towards the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lucy rose, conscious again of the slight giddiness of fever, and they walked towards the house.
up to a particular time
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
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From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
in the direction of
From this reading After Manisty had carried off his sister, Eleanor and Lucy sat together in the garden, talking sometimes, but more often silent, till the sun began to drop towards Ostia and the Mediterranean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucy rose, conscious again of the slight giddiness of fever, and they walked towards the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!
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From this reading Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Half way, Lucy said with sudden, shy energy-- 'I do _wish_ I were quite myself!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'You must come in,' said Eleanor, laying her hand on the girl's.
