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Chapter XIII
A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other. Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story. She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect. They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money. How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.”
any thing at all
From this reading “They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?”
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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 LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
any thing at all
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
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From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
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From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
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From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
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From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
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From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
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From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
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From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
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From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
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From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
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From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
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From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
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From this reading How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
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From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?
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From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
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From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
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From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
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From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
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From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
not any; not one
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
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From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
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From this reading How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
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From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
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From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
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From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
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From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
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From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?
