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Chapter XV
SHOWING WHAT MAJOR GRANTLY DID AFTER HIS WALK. In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself. During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them. Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major. "Yes, my dear, I have seen Major Grantly before," said Mrs. Dale.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major.”
later than; following
From this reading “SHOWING WHAT MAJOR GRANTLY DID AFTER HIS WALK.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “"Yes, my dear, I have seen Major Grantly before," said Mrs. Dale.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Yes, my dear, I have seen Major Grantly before," said Mrs. Dale.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major.”
during the time that
From this reading “During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major.
later than; following
From this reading SHOWING WHAT MAJOR GRANTLY DID AFTER HIS WALK.
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From this reading In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Yes, my dear, I have seen Major Grantly before," said Mrs. Dale.
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From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
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From this reading Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major.
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From this reading In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.
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From this reading In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.
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From this reading In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.
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From this reading "Yes, my dear, I have seen Major Grantly before," said Mrs. Dale.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SHOWING WHAT MAJOR GRANTLY DID AFTER HIS WALK.
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From this reading In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
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From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
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From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.
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From this reading In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOWING WHAT MAJOR GRANTLY DID AFTER HIS WALK.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes, my dear, I have seen Major Grantly before," said Mrs. Dale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHOWING WHAT MAJOR GRANTLY DID AFTER HIS WALK.
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From this reading In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, my dear, I have seen Major Grantly before," said Mrs. Dale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major.
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From this reading In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOWING WHAT MAJOR GRANTLY DID AFTER HIS WALK.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, my dear, I have seen Major Grantly before," said Mrs. Dale.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes, my dear, I have seen Major Grantly before," said Mrs. Dale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, my dear, I have seen Major Grantly before," said Mrs. Dale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, my dear, I have seen Major Grantly before," said Mrs. Dale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOWING WHAT MAJOR GRANTLY DID AFTER HIS WALK.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they found their way into the house, and Lily made her little speech to her mother about catching the major.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In going down from the church to the Small House Lily Dale had all the conversation to herself.
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From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOWING WHAT MAJOR GRANTLY DID AFTER HIS WALK.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
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From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SHOWING WHAT MAJOR GRANTLY DID AFTER HIS WALK.
during the time that
From this reading During some portion of the way the path was only broad enough for two persons, and here Major Grantly walked by Lily's side, while Grace followed them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, my dear, I have seen Major Grantly before," said Mrs. Dale.
