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AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE.
Abbey
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
able
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From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
all
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From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
also
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
Aunt
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From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
begannounUS /began/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
better
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
burdens
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From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
called
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From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
CHANGE
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From this reading A CHANGE.
clear
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From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
the inner sense of right and wrong
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
deal
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
degree
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From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
earning
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
Elvira's
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
encourage
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From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
energetic
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
feel
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From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
four
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
frock
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
gratified
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From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
hat
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
heart
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From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
hopes
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From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
husband
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From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
improving
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From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
inquire
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From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
Jenkins
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From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
made
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From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
making
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From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
many
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From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
matter
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From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
means
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
moved
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
Mrs
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From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
necessity
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
new
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
paying
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
Phœbe
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From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
present
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From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
pretty
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From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
Ray
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From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
relievednounUS /ˈrelieved/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
remonstrances
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
report
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From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
said
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From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
some
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From this reading Mrs. Jenkins began to feel her heart in some degree relieved from one of its many burdens.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
stimulated
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
summer
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From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
tellnounUS /tell/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
three
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
very
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From this reading And her husband was so gratified with the report from Abbey, that he made her a present of a very pretty summer hat,—"to encourage her," as he said.
Ward
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From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
weeks
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From this reading FOR three or four weeks, moved by Elvira's energetic remonstrances, and stimulated also by the necessity of earning the means of paying for a new frock and hat, Abbey did a good deal better.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Ward began to have hopes of making something of her, after all, and was able with a clear conscience to tell Aunt Phœbe Ray (when she called to inquire about the matter) that she thought Abbey was improving.
