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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 Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
affairs
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From this reading His mind was much more intent upon his own affairs than were those of either of his children on theirs.
afford
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
all
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
any
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FATHER’S DAY AT THE OFFICE.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
Brownlow
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From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
business
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From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
children
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From this reading His mind was much more intent upon his own affairs than were those of either of his children on theirs.
clear
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
comfortable
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From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
company
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From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
DAY
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From this reading THE FATHER’S DAY AT THE OFFICE.
disagreeable
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From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
dogcart
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From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
driving
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From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading His mind was much more intent upon his own affairs than were those of either of his children on theirs.
enjoying
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From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
explained
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From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
FATHER'S
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From this reading THE FATHER’S DAY AT THE OFFICE.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
forth
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
go
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
grown
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
indeed
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From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
intent
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From this reading His mind was much more intent upon his own affairs than were those of either of his children on theirs.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
Jack
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From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
justifiable
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From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
leisurely
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
lookednounUS /looked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
man
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From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
master
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From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
matter
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From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
meant
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His mind was much more intent upon his own affairs than were those of either of his children on theirs.
minds
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
more
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From this reading His mind was much more intent upon his own affairs than were those of either of his children on theirs.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
Mr
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From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
much
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From this reading His mind was much more intent upon his own affairs than were those of either of his children on theirs.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
objects
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His mind was much more intent upon his own affairs than were those of either of his children on theirs.
OFFICE
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From this reading THE FATHER’S DAY AT THE OFFICE.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His mind was much more intent upon his own affairs than were those of either of his children on theirs.
out
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
own
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From this reading His mind was much more intent upon his own affairs than were those of either of his children on theirs.
pleasednounUS /ˈpleased/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
quietly
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From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
rather
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From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
ready
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
Sara
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From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
scarcely
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From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
set
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
son's
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From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
steady
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From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
sweet
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His mind was much more intent upon his own affairs than were those of either of his children on theirs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATHER’S DAY AT THE OFFICE.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading His mind was much more intent upon his own affairs than were those of either of his children on theirs.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
there
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From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
thingnounUS /thing/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His mind was much more intent upon his own affairs than were those of either of his children on theirs.
thus
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From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
turn
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
up
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His mind was much more intent upon his own affairs than were those of either of his children on theirs.
vacancy
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
very
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From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Sara and Jack were thus enjoying themselves, Mr. Brownlow went quietly in to his business--very quietly, in the dogcart, with his man driving, who was very steady, and looked as comfortable as his master.
world
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From this reading They had so much time in life to do all they meant to do, that they could afford to set out leisurely, and go forth upon the world with a sweet vacancy in their minds, ready for any thing that might turn up; but with Mr. Brownlow it was not so; his objects had grown to be very clear before him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Brownlow was rather pleased not to have his son’s company that morning; he had something to do which he could scarcely have done had Jack been there--business which was quite justifiable, and indeed right, but which it would have been a disagreeable matter to have explained to Jack.
