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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 The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
break
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From this reading “I can’t break down, I can’t seem to feel, George!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
can't
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From this reading “I can’t break down, I can’t seem to feel, George!
carefully
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
Carr
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
companion
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
conclusion
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From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
consciousness
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
criednounUS /cried/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
critical
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
day
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From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
departure
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
detail
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
down
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From this reading “I can’t break down, I can’t seem to feel, George!
Dr
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
dramatically
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From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
drewnounUS /drew/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
effect
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
event
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
feel
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From this reading “I can’t break down, I can’t seem to feel, George!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
George
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
ghastly
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From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
heavily
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
Holworthy
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
lay
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From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
Letter
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From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
long-drawn-out
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From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
matter
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From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
meaning
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From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
narrated
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
night's
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
officials
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
ordeal
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
passednounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
period
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From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
reiteration
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
saw
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From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
seem
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From this reading “I can’t break down, I can’t seem to feel, George!
self-control
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
sense
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From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
store
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
Storm
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From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
story
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
tellnounUS /tell/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
there
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From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
thingnounUS /thing/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
torture
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From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
tragic
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
true
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From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
unbelievable
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From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
victory
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From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
