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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 I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
ability
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From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
administration
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From this reading He asked her to form an administration.
admire
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From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
all
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From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He asked her to form an administration.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
askednounUS /asked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He asked her to form an administration.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
CABINET
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From this reading CABINET NEGOTIATIONS.
Cairo
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From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
called
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From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
Emperor
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From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
following
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From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
form
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From this reading He asked her to form an administration.
Government
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From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
greatly
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From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
Hardinge
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From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He asked her to form an administration.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He asked her to form an administration.
honesty
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From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
indicates
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From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
knows
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From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
Lady
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From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
large
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From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
late
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From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
leader
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From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
Majesty
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From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
majority
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From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
Mrs
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From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
NEGOTIATIONS
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From this reading CABINET NEGOTIATIONS.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
once
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From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
Opposition
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From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
other
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From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
Premier
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From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
present
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From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
purpose
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From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
questions
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From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
resignnounUS /resign/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
resignation
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From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
resolution
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From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
said
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From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
satisfied
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From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
sent
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From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
small
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From this reading I am not at all satisfied that she is called on to resign, or that the small majority she had on the late resolution indicates that she has not a large following on other questions."
tendered
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From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Hardinge tendered the resignation of the Government to the Emperor, who at once sent for Lady Cairo, the leader of the Opposition.
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your Majesty," she said, "knows that, though I am in opposition to the present Premier, I greatly admire both her ability and honesty of purpose.
