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1780
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From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
1789
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From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
1901
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
1905
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From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
1908
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From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
7
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From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
8
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From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
altered
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From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
anywhere
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From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
book
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From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
bought
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From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
character
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From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
corps
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
days
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From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
de
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
des
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
Desjardins
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From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
drive
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
entirelynounUS /ˈentirely/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
expedition
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
far
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
flowers
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From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
France
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From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
gardener
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From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
gardeners
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From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
gardes
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
gates
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
government
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From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
ground
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
grove
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
hand
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
incident
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
kept
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From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
king's
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From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
Lamont
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
lawns
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From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
leading
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
learned
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From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
likely
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From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
list
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From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
logement
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
Louis
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From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
lying
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
mention
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From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
Miss
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
neednounUS /need/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
now
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From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
old
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
only
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From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
opposite
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
ordinarily
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From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
other
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From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
passing
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
Petit
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From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
picture
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From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
Plough
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
ploughs
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From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
predecessor's
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From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
preserved
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From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
properties
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From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
reign
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From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
requirednounUS /required/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
RESEARCH
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
RESULTS
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
Revolution
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From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
see
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
seem
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From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
seen
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
small
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
sold
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From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
some
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
stems
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
SUMMARY
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
there
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From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
tools
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From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
trees
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
Trianon
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
type
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From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
up
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From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
used
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From this reading It would seem that no plough was used ordinarily at Trianon even in old days, for amongst a list of tools bought for the gardeners from 1780–1789, there is no mention of a plough.[7] We learned, in 1905,
walks
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From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
wall
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
water
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From this reading In 1905 Miss Lamont was told by a gardener that no plough was kept at Trianon; there was no need of one, as the government only required the lawns, walks, water, trees, and flowers, to be kept up.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
wide
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From this reading SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH The Plough The first incident in our expedition to Trianon in 1901 was that, after passing the _logement des corps de gardes_, a small hand plough was seen by Miss Lamont lying on the ground not far from some wide open gates in an old wall opposite to us, through which we could see the stems of a grove of trees, and a drive leading through it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In 1908 another gardener told us both that ploughs have entirely altered in character since the Revolution, and it was not likely that the old type would be seen anywhere in France now.
XVI
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From this reading from Desjardins’ book, that throughout the reign of Louis XVI. an old plough used in his predecessor’s reign had been preserved at the Petit Trianon and sold with the king’s other properties during the Revolution.[8] A picture of
