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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 A VISIT.
afternoonnounUS /ˈafternoon/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
all
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
almost
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From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
approaching
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From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
atmosphere
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From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
better
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
black
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
came
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
carefully
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
carriage
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
carriage-wheels
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From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
certainty
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From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
change
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From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
communications
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From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
concerned
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From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
consequently
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From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
country
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
day
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
discussing
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
drawing-room
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
désoeuvrement
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From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
early
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
effective
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
escape
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From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
excitement
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From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
funeral
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
furs
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
glistening
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
got
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
got-up
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
gown
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
highly
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
home
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
impart
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From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
interruptednounUS /ˈinterrupted/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
ladies
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
Lady
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
Martha
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
met
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
moment
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
more
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
mourning
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
much
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
near
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From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
new
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From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
out
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
past
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
paused
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
Penton
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
plush
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
possible
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From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
postponed
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
reason
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
receive
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
reflected
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
round
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
say
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
see
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From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
shown
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/
a person, without saying who
From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
sound
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From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
then
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
there
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
two
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
usually
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
vehicle
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
very
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
VISIT
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From this reading A VISIT.
visitors
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From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These communications were interrupted by the sound of carriage-wheels so near that it was not possible to escape the certainty that visitors were approaching.
wheelingnounUS /ˈwheeling/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading However, in this afternoon of excitement and _désoeuvrement_, it was almost a relief to see somebody who was not concerned, and might consequently impart something new--a little change into the atmosphere.
whoever
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
why
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From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
windows
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lady Penton paused for a moment, discussing with herself whether she should say “Not at home,” the day of the funeral was very early to receive visitors; but then she reflected that they had all got their mourning--even Martha having her black gown--and that there was therefore no reason why she should not receive, though “they,” whoever they were, would have shown better taste had they postponed their visit.
wrapped
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From this reading The carriage which came wheeling round past the drawing-room windows was new and glistening, and highly effective, much more so than is usually to be met with in the country: and out of it came two ladies, as carefully got-up as their vehicle, wrapped in furs and plush.
