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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 OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
aback
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From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
affairs
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
assailed
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From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
BEFOREprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
bold
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
calm
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From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
compare
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From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
councillor
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
daughter
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From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
demeanour
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From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
dignified
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
direct
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
dismissed
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From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
DON
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
DUKE
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
emoluments
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From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
entrance
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From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
fees
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From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
firm
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
FROWARD
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
grace
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
greatest
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
halfnounUS /half/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
heart
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
high
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From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
hold
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
how
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From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
impressively
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From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
inform
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
instancy
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
judgment
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
like
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
lordship's
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
LUIZ
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
many
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From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
matters
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
mistress
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
moment
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
neednounUS /need/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
now
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From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
occupied
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From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
occupy
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
PASSAGES
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
peace
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
position
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From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
reduced
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From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
remarkably
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
ripe
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
room
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
said
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
services
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From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
SOME
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
speaking
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
sternness
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
taken
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From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
then
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From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
unworthily
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From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
utterednounUS /ˈuttered/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
well
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
words
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From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
years
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From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
young
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
