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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 Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
absolute
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
admirers
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
air
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the guests, were the three Beamishes.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
appeared
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From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
Barbara
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From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
Beamish
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
Beamishes
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From this reading Among the guests, were the three Beamishes.
beauty
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
bewilderednounUS /bewildered/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
bodynounUS /body/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
bridesmaid
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From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
carriage
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
commonplace
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From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
crammed
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From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
created
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From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
daughter
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
distinction
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
dresser
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
dumb
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
Durbar
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From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
encampment
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From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
enough
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From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
father
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
functions
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From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
Gardens
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From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
gay
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From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
guests
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From this reading Among the guests, were the three Beamishes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
Highness
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
homely
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
Hooper's
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From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
hospitable
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From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
hospital
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
hosts
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
house
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From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
humble
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
Imperial
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
invitations
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From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
issuednounUS /issued/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
Jessie
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From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
learned
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
lofty
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
Madras
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From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
Mallender
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From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
merely
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
Miller
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From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
Miss
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From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
mistaken
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From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
most
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From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
occasion
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From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
old
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
only
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From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
popular
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From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
profound
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From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
Royal
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
scale
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From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
Scores
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From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
season
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From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
self-possession
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
sensation
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From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
sister
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From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
strucknounUS /struck/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
supplementary
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From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
surroundings
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From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
Tara
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From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
thirdnounUS /third/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
three
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From this reading Among the guests, were the three Beamishes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
Tom
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From this reading Tom and Jessie were commonplace enough, and appeared to be not a little bewildered by their gay surroundings, but Tara, their bridesmaid sister, created a profound sensation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
wedding
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From this reading The wedding of Captain Mallender and Miss Barbara Miller, was one of the most popular functions of the Madras season.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Scores of invitations were issued from hospitable Hooper's Gardens, and not only was the house crammed for the occasion, but the supplementary encampment was on such a scale, that it might have been mistaken for a Durbar.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
wife
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
young
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From this reading Her beauty, lofty carriage, air of distinction and absolute self-possession, found hosts of admirers; these were struck dumb when they learned that this young Royal, and Imperial Highness, was merely the daughter of old Beamish, and his third wife,--an homely humble body, whose father had been an hospital dresser.
