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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 M. Mabœuf could only cultivate in it a few rare plants which are fond of moisture and shade.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Marius no longer called on any one, but at times he came across Father Mabœuf.
all
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From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
also
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From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FATHER MABŒUF HAS AN APPARITION.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
any
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From this reading Marius no longer called on any one, but at times he came across Father Mabœuf.
APPARITION
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From this reading FATHER MABŒUF HAS AN APPARITION.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading M. Mabœuf could only cultivate in it a few rare plants which are fond of moisture and shade.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marius no longer called on any one, but at times he came across Father Mabœuf.
Austerlitz
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From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
badly
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From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Marius no longer called on any one, but at times he came across Father Mabœuf.
called
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From this reading Marius no longer called on any one, but at times he came across Father Mabœuf.
came
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From this reading Marius no longer called on any one, but at times he came across Father Mabœuf.
Cauteretz
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From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
cellar
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From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading M. Mabœuf could only cultivate in it a few rare plants which are fond of moisture and shade.
cultivate
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From this reading M. Mabœuf could only cultivate in it a few rare plants which are fond of moisture and shade.
descending
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From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
experiments
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From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
FATHER
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From this reading FATHER MABŒUF HAS AN APPARITION.
few
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From this reading M. Mabœuf could only cultivate in it a few rare plants which are fond of moisture and shade.
Flora
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From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
fond
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From this reading M. Mabœuf could only cultivate in it a few rare plants which are fond of moisture and shade.
footsteps
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From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
garden
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From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FATHER MABŒUF HAS AN APPARITION.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marius no longer called on any one, but at times he came across Father Mabœuf.
head
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From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
hearnounUS /hear/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
indigo
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From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading M. Mabœuf could only cultivate in it a few rare plants which are fond of moisture and shade.
lead
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From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
light
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From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
longer
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From this reading Marius no longer called on any one, but at times he came across Father Mabœuf.
M
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From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
MABŒUF
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From this reading FATHER MABŒUF HAS AN APPARITION.
Marius
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From this reading Marius no longer called on any one, but at times he came across Father Mabœuf.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
moisture
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From this reading M. Mabœuf could only cultivate in it a few rare plants which are fond of moisture and shade.
mournful
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From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Marius no longer called on any one, but at times he came across Father Mabœuf.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
now
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From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Marius no longer called on any one, but at times he came across Father Mabœuf.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Marius no longer called on any one, but at times he came across Father Mabœuf.
only
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From this reading M. Mabœuf could only cultivate in it a few rare plants which are fond of moisture and shade.
places
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From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
plants
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From this reading M. Mabœuf could only cultivate in it a few rare plants which are fond of moisture and shade.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑspərəs/
successful and without serious problems
From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
rare
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From this reading M. Mabœuf could only cultivate in it a few rare plants which are fond of moisture and shade.
sell
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From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
shade
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From this reading M. Mabœuf could only cultivate in it a few rare plants which are fond of moisture and shade.
situated
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From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
slowly
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From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
stairs
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From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
steps
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From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
successful
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From this reading The Flora of Cauteretz did not sell at all now, and the indigo experiments had not been successful in the little garden of Austerlitz, which was badly situated.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
times
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From this reading Marius no longer called on any one, but at times he came across Father Mabœuf.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading While Marius was slowly descending the mournful steps which might be called the cellar stairs, and lead to places without light, on which you hear the footsteps of the prosperous above your head, M. Mabœuf was also descending.
