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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 When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
Aaron
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
acknowledged
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From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.
alien
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From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
all
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From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
became
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
centre
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
change
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
character
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From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.
classes
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From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
Cohen's
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From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.
Coming
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From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
community
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From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
condition
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
consequence
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
due
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From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.
efforts
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
enjoyed
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
enterprise
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From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.
esteem
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From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
expressed
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
FAREWELL
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From this reading THE FAREWELL.
feelingnounUS /ˈfeeling/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
few
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
flourishing
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
foreigner
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From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
general
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
growing
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
important
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
increased
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
induce
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
integrity
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From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
known
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
largely
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
lasting
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From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
leave
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
made
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
natural
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
now
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
old
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
passednounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
peace
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
population
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
property
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
prosperity
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
quiet
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
regret
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
religion
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From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
residents
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
resolution
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
resting-place
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
rich
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
risen
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
stranger
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From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAREWELL.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
trade
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
ungrudgingly
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From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.
value
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
village
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From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
won
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From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.
years
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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.
