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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 It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
accident
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
addednounUS /added/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
advise
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
alarm
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From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
all
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
Amy
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
anxiety
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From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
anxious
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
Bailey
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
barely
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
bed
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
break
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
child's
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
consciousness
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From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
continual
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From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
continuednounUS /ˈcontinued/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
coupled
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
cousin
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
cousin's
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
cruelty
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From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
day
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
delay
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
departure
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
determination
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
difference
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
Dora
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
Dora's
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
Dr
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
Emily
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
Emily's
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
felt
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
fever
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From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
giving
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
going
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From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
gradually
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
greatest
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From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
Harrington's
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
heard
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
height
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From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
hope
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
hour
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
house
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
increasing
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From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
indeed
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From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
induce
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
information
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
insist
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
intended
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
intention
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
listening
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
made
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
minutes
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
Miss
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
moanings
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From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
moment
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From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
more
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
Morton's
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
most
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
Mrs
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
nearly
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
necessary
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
news
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
now
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
off
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
once
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
painful
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
papa
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
plan
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
poornounUS /poor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
possible
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
pulse
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
quit
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
rapid
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
rapidly
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
rather
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
remaining
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
return
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
room
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
Rose
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From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
search
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
seating
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
see
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
seeking
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
setting
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔrt/
brief or direct in expression
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
shown
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From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
side
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
signs
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From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
some
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
sound
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
sounds
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
spread
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
starting
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
state
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From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
suffering
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
then
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
there
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
two
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
up
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
walked
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
window
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
