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"Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country. For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character. Consider, then, the American continent! How simple it is! How broad!
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “"Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “"Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character.”
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From this reading For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character.
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From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character.
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From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
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From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
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From this reading How broad!
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From this reading Consider, then, the American continent!
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From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
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From this reading For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character.
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From this reading For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character.
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From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character.
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From this reading How simple it is!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
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From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
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From this reading For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How simple it is!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How simple it is!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character.
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From this reading For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
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From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
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From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
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From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
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From this reading How simple it is!
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From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
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From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
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From this reading Consider, then, the American continent!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Perhaps, however, before proceeding to analyse the spiritual ideals of the American people, I had better give some account of their country.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For environment, as we all know now, has an incalculable effect upon character.
