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128
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
160
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
1667
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
182
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
206
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
26
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
260
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
30
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
337
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
50
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
64
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
96
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
Advice
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
AFTERNOONnounUS /ˈafternoon/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
AGREEABLY
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
alternated
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
ANIMALS
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
answerednounUS /ˈanswered/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
any
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
ARMS
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
ATTACK
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
Author's
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
BANGED
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
BEENauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before his birth his father died, and his youth was embittered by the grudging provision made by an uncle for his education.
BIOGRAPHICAL
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
birth
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From this reading Before his birth his father died, and his youth was embittered by the grudging provision made by an uncle for his education.
BOLDNESS
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
bornnounUS /born/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
BOTHdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
career
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
Censure
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
CLAPPING
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
clears
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
Colonies
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
COMING
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
commended
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
concludes
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
conquering
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
CONVERSATIONS
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
Countries
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
Country
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
Crown
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
CUCUMBERS
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
CURIOUS
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
DELIVERED
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
described
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
Design
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
died
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From this reading Before his birth his father died, and his youth was embittered by the grudging provision made by an uncle for his education.
Difficulty
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
DRAWN
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
Dublin
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
EACHdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
education
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From this reading Before his birth his father died, and his youth was embittered by the grudging provision made by an uncle for his education.
EIGHT
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
embittered
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From this reading Before his birth his father died, and his youth was embittered by the grudging provision made by an uncle for his education.
EMPEROR
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
Ends
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
English
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
ENTERED
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
EXTRACTING
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
eyes
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
Facing
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
FASTENED
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
father
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From this reading Before his birth his father died, and his youth was embittered by the grudging provision made by an uncle for his education.
FLEET
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
fortunenounUS /ˈfortune/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
FOUNDnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
FOUR
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
Future
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
gives
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
GoodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
GROUND
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
grudging
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From this reading Before his birth his father died, and his youth was embittered by the grudging provision made by an uncle for his education.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
HEpronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
HEAD
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
HEARD
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
HORRIBLE
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
HOUSE
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
ILLUSTRATIONS
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
Irish
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
Jonathan
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
justified
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
KIND
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
LastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
Leave
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
LEGS
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
LIKE
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
LIKEWISE
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
LIST
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
Living
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
made
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From this reading Before his birth his father died, and his youth was embittered by the grudging provision made by an uncle for his education.
Manner
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
MANY
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
MEpronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
Method
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
misfortune
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
MOVING
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
namenounUS /name/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
Native
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
NOISE
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
NOTE
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
November
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
Objection
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
opened
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
ORDERnounUS /order/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
OUT
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
PALACE
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
PASSEDnounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
PERCEIVED
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
planting
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
PROJECT
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
proposes
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
provision
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From this reading Before his birth his father died, and his youth was embittered by the grudging provision made by an uncle for his education.
publishing
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
Reader
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
RightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
satirists
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
SAW
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
SCULLS
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
SEE
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
seventy-eight
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
SIDE
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
SIDES
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
Sinister
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
SLEDGE
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
soil
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
stands
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
STRONGLY
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
succession
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
SUNBEAMS
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
swerve
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
Swift
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
takes
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
THESEdeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
THEYpronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
Title
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
TOWARDSprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
Travelers
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
Truth
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
unchallenged
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
uncle
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From this reading Before his birth his father died, and his youth was embittered by the grudging provision made by an uncle for his education.
UP
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
VEHICLE
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
Veracity
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
VERY
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
WATCH
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
WEREauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
WHOLE
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From this reading THE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS _Facing_ “I FOUND MY ARMS AND LEGS WERE STRONGLY FASTENED ON EACH SIDE TO THE GROUND” _Title_ “I LIKEWISE DELIVERED UP MY WATCH, WHICH THE EMPEROR WAS VERY CURIOUS TO SEE” 26 “THEY PERCEIVED THE WHOLE FLEET MOVING IN ORDER” 50
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
WINGS
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From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I HAVE PASSED MANY AN AFTERNOON VERY AGREEABLY IN THESE CONVERSATIONS” 64 “THESE HORRIBLE ANIMALS HAD THE BOLDNESS TO ATTACK ME ON BOTH SIDES” 96 “I BANGED IT A GOOD WHILE WITH ONE OF MY SCULLS” 128 “I HEARD A NOISE OVER MY HEAD LIKE THE CLAPPING OF WINGS” 160
Work
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
writing
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From this reading The Author’s Veracity—His Design in publishing this Work—His Censure of those Travelers who swerve from the Truth—The Author clears himself from any Sinister Ends in writing—An Objection answered—The Method of planting Colonies—His Native Country commended—The Right of the Crown to those Countries described by the Author is justified—The Difficulty of conquering them—The Author takes his Last Leave of the Reader; proposes his Manner of Living for the Future; gives Good Advice, and concludes 337
YAHOOS
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
YEARS
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From this reading “AT LAST WE ENTERED THE PALACE” 182 “HE HAD BEEN EIGHT YEARS UPON A PROJECT FOR EXTRACTING SUNBEAMS OUT OF CUCUMBERS” 206 “I SAW COMING TOWARDS THE HOUSE A KIND OF VEHICLE DRAWN LIKE A SLEDGE BY FOUR _YAHOOS_” 260 A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jonathan Swift, whose name stands unchallenged at the head of the list of English satirists, was born on Irish soil, for it was in Dublin on November 30, 1667, that he opened his eyes upon a career in which fortune and misfortune alternated in swift succession for seventy-eight years.
youth
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From this reading Before his birth his father died, and his youth was embittered by the grudging provision made by an uncle for his education.
