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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 There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
aching
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
affect
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From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
affection
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
alonenounUS /alone/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
anxiety
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
Atherstone
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
becoming
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
bridal
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
brides
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
brief
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
busy
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
care
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
chair
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From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
churchyard
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From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
cottage
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From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
decision
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
described
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
directlynounUS /ˈdirectly/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
elm-shaded
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
failed
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From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
fast
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
few
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
freeadjectiveUS /friː/
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
fresh
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From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
go
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
grave
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From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
growing
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
Guy
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
halfnounUS /half/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
happy
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
heard
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
heart
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
hoping
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
how
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
hurrying
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
intelligence
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From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
less
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From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
letter
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
like
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
lines
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
loved
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
Lucy
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
Maddy
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From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
Maddy's
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
made
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From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
mansion
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
mortifying
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
much
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
now
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
October
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
often
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
ones
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
out
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
painfully
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
preparations
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
protestationsplural nounUS /ˌprɑtəˈsteɪʃənz/
strong statements of objection
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
prove
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
read
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
receive
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
regret
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
sea
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
sick
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
smoky
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
soon
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
strong
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
telling
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
There
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From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
throbbed
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
two
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
Unfettered
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From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
unpleasantly
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From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
vacant
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From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, when Maddy was at last alone.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
wish
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection, was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go out after the loved ones over the sea, go to the elm-shaded mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
woman
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From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
woods
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
written
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From this reading Since the letter read in the smoky, October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written since, a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
