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actions
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From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.
all
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
apartment
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From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
aside
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
beauty
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From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.
carefully
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
conducted
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From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.
consequence
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
delighted
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From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
discussion
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
entered
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From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.
favor
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From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
followed
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From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
HASBROUK
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From this reading MISS MAUD HASBROUK.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
house
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From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.
imperial
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From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
judging
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From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
keeping
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
lady
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From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.
looks
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From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
made
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
Major
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From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
MAUD
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From this reading MISS MAUD HASBROUK.
meet
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From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
MISS
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From this reading MISS MAUD HASBROUK.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
observations
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.
officer
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From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
particularly
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From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.
provoke
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
purpose
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
regarded
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From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
Riggleston
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From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
said
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From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
shade
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
sitting-room
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From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.
Somers
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From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.
special
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From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
staff
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From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
talking
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
three
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.
turned
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
two
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
unpleasant
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From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.
