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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 My friend Muir, who is an ardent sportsman, rents a part of Canvey to shoot over.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fortunately there was not wanting an excuse by which I could do so without arousing suspicion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hence he is a very familiar figure there, and is known and loved by every man, woman, child, and dog.
ardent
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From this reading My friend Muir, who is an ardent sportsman, rents a part of Canvey to shoot over.
arousing
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From this reading Fortunately there was not wanting an excuse by which I could do so without arousing suspicion.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
ask
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
avoided
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From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
bed
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
boat
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fortunately there was not wanting an excuse by which I could do so without arousing suspicion.
came
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From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
CANVEY
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From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
carry
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From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
child
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From this reading Hence he is a very familiar figure there, and is known and loved by every man, woman, child, and dog.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
company
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
conclusion
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From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fortunately there was not wanting an excuse by which I could do so without arousing suspicion.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Fortunately there was not wanting an excuse by which I could do so without arousing suspicion.
dog
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From this reading Hence he is a very familiar figure there, and is known and loved by every man, woman, child, and dog.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Hence he is a very familiar figure there, and is known and loved by every man, woman, child, and dog.
excuse
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From this reading Fortunately there was not wanting an excuse by which I could do so without arousing suspicion.
familiar
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From this reading Hence he is a very familiar figure there, and is known and loved by every man, woman, child, and dog.
far
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From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
figure
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From this reading Hence he is a very familiar figure there, and is known and loved by every man, woman, child, and dog.
find
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
Fortunately
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From this reading Fortunately there was not wanting an excuse by which I could do so without arousing suspicion.
frequently
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
friend
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From this reading My friend Muir, who is an ardent sportsman, rents a part of Canvey to shoot over.
go
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
got
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
Haven
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hence he is a very familiar figure there, and is known and loved by every man, woman, child, and dog.
HenceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading Hence he is a very familiar figure there, and is known and loved by every man, woman, child, and dog.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
Hole
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
inn
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
insure
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
investigations
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From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My friend Muir, who is an ardent sportsman, rents a part of Canvey to shoot over.
island
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From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
knew
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
known
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From this reading Hence he is a very familiar figure there, and is known and loved by every man, woman, child, and dog.
landlord
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
loved
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From this reading Hence he is a very familiar figure there, and is known and loved by every man, woman, child, and dog.
man
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From this reading Hence he is a very familiar figure there, and is known and loved by every man, woman, child, and dog.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
Muir
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From this reading My friend Muir, who is an ardent sportsman, rents a part of Canvey to shoot over.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
necessary
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From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fortunately there was not wanting an excuse by which I could do so without arousing suspicion.
now
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From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My friend Muir, who is an ardent sportsman, rents a part of Canvey to shoot over.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
once
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
other's
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading My friend Muir, who is an ardent sportsman, rents a part of Canvey to shoot over.
partnounUS /part/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading My friend Muir, who is an ardent sportsman, rents a part of Canvey to shoot over.
person
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From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
possible
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From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
QUARTERS
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From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
ready
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
rents
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From this reading My friend Muir, who is an ardent sportsman, rents a part of Canvey to shoot over.
row
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
seen
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
shoot
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From this reading My friend Muir, who is an ardent sportsman, rents a part of Canvey to shoot over.
shootingnounUS /ˈshooting/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fortunately there was not wanting an excuse by which I could do so without arousing suspicion.
some
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
sportsman
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From this reading My friend Muir, who is an ardent sportsman, rents a part of Canvey to shoot over.
suspicion
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From this reading Fortunately there was not wanting an excuse by which I could do so without arousing suspicion.
TAKEnounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
then
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
there
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From this reading Fortunately there was not wanting an excuse by which I could do so without arousing suspicion.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
twice
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
two
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
UP
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From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
very
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From this reading Hence he is a very familiar figure there, and is known and loved by every man, woman, child, and dog.
visiting
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From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
wanting
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From this reading Fortunately there was not wanting an excuse by which I could do so without arousing suspicion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunately there was not wanting an excuse by which I could do so without arousing suspicion.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
week
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
welcome
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From this reading To go as his friend would, I knew, insure me a ready welcome, so I got him to row me over once or twice in his boat, and then, when we had been seen frequently in each other’s company, to ask the landlord of the inn at Hole Haven to find me a bed for a week or two, as I was a friend of his who had come to Canvey for some shooting.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fortunately there was not wanting an excuse by which I could do so without arousing suspicion.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading My friend Muir, who is an ardent sportsman, rents a part of Canvey to shoot over.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Fortunately there was not wanting an excuse by which I could do so without arousing suspicion.
woman
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From this reading Hence he is a very familiar figure there, and is known and loved by every man, woman, child, and dog.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANVEY Up to this point I had, as far as possible, avoided visiting the island myself, but I now came to the conclusion that the time had come when it would be necessary to carry on my investigations in person.
