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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
ah
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From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
always
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From this reading I have always noticed that silent people need watching.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
applied
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
appropriate
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
basket
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
becomes
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From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
bowl
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From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
brother
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
cast
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
cellar
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From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
Claws
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
Clifford
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
contentedly
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From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
cool
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
cream
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From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
curling
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
deftly
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
Devil
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
down
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From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
dreamily
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
ends
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
evening
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
ever-busy
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
filched
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From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
find
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
following
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
fruit
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
glance
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
green
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
hammock
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
hand
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From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have always noticed that silent people need watching.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
hearnounUS /hear/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
herenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
indeed
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
instance
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From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
Just
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From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
known
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
like
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
likely
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From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
locally
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
looknounUS /look/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
martynias
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
mature
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
Maud
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
mischief
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From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
miss
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From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
moment
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From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
namenounUS /name/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
near
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
neednounUS /need/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I have always noticed that silent people need watching.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
noticed
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From this reading I have always noticed that silent people need watching.
Now
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From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
off
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
out
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From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
pantry
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From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
people
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From this reading I have always noticed that silent people need watching.
pickle-jar
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
pie
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From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
pods
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
porch
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
preparing
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
quiet
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
restnounUS /rest/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
Rob
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From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
rogue
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From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
said
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
see
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
silent
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From this reading I have always noticed that silent people need watching.
singing
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From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
snipped
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
soon
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From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
suspicion
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
swinging
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From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have always noticed that silent people need watching.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
There
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From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There is mischief on hand every time; and we are likely to miss pie from the pantry soon, or find that the rogue has filched a bowl of cream down cellar.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
very
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From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
watching
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From this reading I have always noticed that silent people need watching.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the cool of the following evening we find Clifford swinging dreamily in a hammock on the porch, while near by is ever-busy Maud, preparing a basket of martynias for the pickle-jar.
whistling
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From this reading Now, here is Rob, for instance:--Just so long as we can hear him whistling or singing, we rest contentedly; but the very moment he becomes quiet--ah! look out!
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As she deftly snipped off the curling ends of the green pods, locally known as "Devil Claws"--a very appropriate name indeed, when applied to the mature fruit--she cast a glance of suspicion toward her brother, and said:-- "I never like to see you so quiet, Clifford.
