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A Start in Life

Chapter I · That Which Was Lacking to Pierrotin’s Happiness

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Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”
The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.
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A Start in Life

Chapter I · That Which Was Lacking to Pierrotin’s Happiness

Reading 1/44 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.
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Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.
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Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”
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The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.
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In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.

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Around preposition US /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.”

Different noun US /ˈdifferent/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.”

Distant adjective US /ˈdɪstənt/

not friendly or close

From this reading “Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.”

Enchanted adjective US /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading “Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.””

Must modal verb US /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.”

Ought modal verb US /ɔːt/

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading “Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.””

Several noun US /ˈseveral/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.”

Soon noun US /soon/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.”

Still noun US /still/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.”

Stood noun US /stood/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.”

Therefore adverb US /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading “Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.”

Those determiner US /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.”

Time noun US /time/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.””

Unless conjunction US /ənˈles/

except if; if not

From this reading “The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.”

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1820

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From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.

1830

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

1842

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

all

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From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

archaeological

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From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.

aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

attractive

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”

call

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From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”

called

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From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.

celebrated

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From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.

century

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

certain

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

character

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From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.

Concorde

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

coucous

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

Cours-la-Reine

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

de

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.

differentnounUS /ˈdifferent/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

disappear

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/

not friendly or close

From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

Eaux

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

elements

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From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.

enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”

encumbering

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

Environs

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From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.

epoch

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From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”

especially

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

exist

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

far

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

flourished

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

force

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

forever

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

future

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

give

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From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.

Grandes

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

industries

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.

la

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

learn

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From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”

like

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

material

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From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”

modes

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

modify

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

more

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

nephews

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From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

numerous

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

occasion

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

olden

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From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

others

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”

OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”

Paris

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

persons

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From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.

picturesque

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

Place

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

places

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From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.

possess

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From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.

Railroads

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

regular

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From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.

relating

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

scarcely

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

Scene

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From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.

service

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From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.

several

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

social

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From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”

solemnity

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

some

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

soon

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From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.

stage-coach

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From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.

stillnounUS /still/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

stoodnounUS /stood/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

suburban

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”

things

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From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

timenounUS /time/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Our nephews ought to be enchanted to learn the social material of an epoch which they will call the “olden time.”

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

transportation

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/

except if; if not

From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

use

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From this reading Railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disappear forever, and modify several others, more especially those relating to the different modes of transportation in use around Paris.

various

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From this reading In 1820, the various celebrated places called the “Environs of Paris” did not all possess a regular stage-coach service.

Versailles

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From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The picturesque “coucous” which stood on the Place de la Concorde, encumbering the Cours-la-Reine,--coucous which had flourished for a century, and were still numerous in 1830, scarcely exist in 1842, unless on the occasion of some attractive suburban solemnity, like that of the Grandes Eaux of Versailles.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.

work

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From this reading Therefore the persons and things which are the elements of this Scene will soon give to it the character of an archaeological work.