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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 "By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them."
addednounUS /added/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
all
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From this reading "By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them."
althoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them."
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
any
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From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them."
attraction
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From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
bent
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From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them."
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them."
cargo
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From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
category
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From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
Charles
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From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
class
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From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
criminal
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From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
curiosity
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From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
decks
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From this reading "By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them."
degree
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From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
depends
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From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
down
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From this reading "By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them."
edified
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From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
excursion
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From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
eyes
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From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
ferret-like
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From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
find
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From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
footnounUS /foot/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
Gillett
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From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
go
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From this reading "By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them."
hand
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From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
imaginenounUS /ˈimagine/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
interested
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From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
ladyship
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From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
let's
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From this reading "By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them."
liking
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From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
livelier
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From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
looknounUS /look/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them."
m'deah
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From this reading "By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them."
m'lady
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From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
man
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From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
manners
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From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
means
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From this reading "By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them."
mild
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From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
Mr
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From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
much
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From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
official
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From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
ordinary
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From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
other
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From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
out-and-outer
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From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
particular
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From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
present
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From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
psychological
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From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
real
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From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
regarding
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From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
say
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From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
scorn
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From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
sharper
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From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
shifted
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From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
Sir
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From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
skittle
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From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
speaker
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From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
suspicion
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From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them."
then
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From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
thimblerigger
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From this reading "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
tone
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From this reading But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
wish
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From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?"
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added.
