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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 Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.
all
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
back
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From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.
beauties
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
Bletchley's
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
Camilla
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From this reading Edward, who had been with the widower, had just received and obeyed a summons to Camilla.
celebrated
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
circumstances
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
compassion
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
continuing
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
country
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
crowded
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cynicism
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
delegates
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
dozen
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
dressing-room
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From this reading He found her lying on the sofa in her dressing-room.
due
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
dull
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From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.
Edward
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From this reading Edward, who had been with the widower, had just received and obeyed a summons to Camilla.
ended
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From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.
enjoyed
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
enjoyment
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
ensues
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From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.
fate
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
feelingnounUS /ˈfeeling/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.
Felicity's
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He found her lying on the sofa in her dressing-room.
gigantic
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
glanced
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
grave
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
halfnounUS /half/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found her lying on the sofa in her dressing-room.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
Hill
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From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.
houses
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
how
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
imposing
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
inscriptions
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
institutions
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
ironic
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
journalists
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
just
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From this reading Edward, who had been with the widower, had just received and obeyed a summons to Camilla.
Lady
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
less
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
lying
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From this reading He found her lying on the sofa in her dressing-room.
made
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
Miss
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
most
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
mourners
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From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.
new
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
noted
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
now
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From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.
obeyed
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From this reading Edward, who had been with the widower, had just received and obeyed a summons to Camilla.
obsequies
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
ordeal
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From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.
pomp
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
PoornounUS /poor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
precluded
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
Ransome
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
received
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From this reading Edward, who had been with the widower, had just received and obeyed a summons to Camilla.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.
repeatednounUS /repeated/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
round
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
sent
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
sincere
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
societies
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
sofa
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From this reading He found her lying on the sofa in her dressing-room.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
Street
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From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
an official order to appear or respond
From this reading Edward, who had been with the widower, had just received and obeyed a summons to Camilla.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
there
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
thingnounUS /thing/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
throng
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
vein
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
visit
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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
widower
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From this reading Edward, who had been with the widower, had just received and obeyed a summons to Camilla.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
wreaths
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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”
