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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 Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now, however, she moved about with a quiet assurance and decision which astonished herself.
accustomed
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
any
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From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
assurance
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From this reading Now, however, she moved about with a quiet assurance and decision which astonished herself.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
very surprised
From this reading Now, however, she moved about with a quiet assurance and decision which astonished herself.
astonishing
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From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
attempted
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
attracting
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
back
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
busy and excited activity
From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
carried
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
circumstances
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From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
completenounUS /complete/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
country
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From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
crowd
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
crowded
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From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
decision
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From this reading Now, however, she moved about with a quiet assurance and decision which astonished herself.
dependence
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
easily
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
entertainment
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
excitement
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From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
few
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
folk
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From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
francs
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
frightened
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
girl
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
gold
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
hotel
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
hour's
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
how
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From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, however, she moved about with a quiet assurance and decision which astonished herself.
husband's
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpʌls/
a sudden strong desire to act
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
indeed
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
initiative
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
Janey
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
leaving
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
leisurely
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From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
line
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From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
local
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From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
many
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From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
marriage
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
midst
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
move
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
moved
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From this reading Now, however, she moved about with a quiet assurance and decision which astonished herself.
much
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
nature
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
NobodypronounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiː/
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
noticed
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From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
Now
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From this reading Now, however, she moved about with a quiet assurance and decision which astonished herself.
observationnounUS /ˈobservation/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
occupied
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From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
other
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From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
overpay
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
own
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
passion
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From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
pay
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
peasants
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From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
piece
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
place
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From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
plans
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
possessions
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
possible
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From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
quiet
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From this reading Now, however, she moved about with a quiet assurance and decision which astonished herself.
quietly
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
railway
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
reduced
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
shelter
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
shy
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
slow
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From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
small
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
smallest
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
starting
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From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
state
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
station
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
stepnounUS /step/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
stoppednounUS /stopped/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
suddennounUS /sudden/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
taken
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
ten
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From this reading She carried her few possessions back again to the railway station, leaving the small gold piece of ten francs to pay, and much overpay, her hour's shelter and entertainment at the hotel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
things
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From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
train
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From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Nobody noticed her as she went through the bustle of the place and back to the crowded station, where a little leisurely local train was about starting--a slow train occupied by peasants and country folk, and which stopped at every station along the line.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is astonishing how many things can be done in sudden excitement and passion which could not be possible under any other circumstances.
wishes
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From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, however, she moved about with a quiet assurance and decision which astonished herself.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Janey was by nature a shy girl and easily frightened, accustomed indeed to do many things for herself, and to move quietly without attracting observation through the midst of a crowd; but she had never taken any initiative, and since her marriage had been reduced to such a state of complete dependence on her husband's wishes and plans that she had not attempted the smallest step on her own impulse.
