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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 It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
Almost
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
askednounUS /asked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
Aunt
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
awe
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
beautiful
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
Bertrand
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
cake
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
child
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
clasping
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
Clotilde
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
cry
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From this reading "There she is," they would cry.
dell
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
desertedverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
left a place or vessel without intending to return
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
Eh
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
exclaimed
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
Fairyfoot
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
fell
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
forwardnounUS /forward/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
gently
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
handsplural nounUS /hændz/
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
I'm
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
immediately
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There she is," they would cry.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
knee
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
kneeling
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
knees
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
knelt
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
loved
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
matter
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
moment
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
prayer
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
said
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There she is," they would cry.
snow
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
stand
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
strengthnounUS /ˈstrength/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
sunk
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
surprisednounUS /surprised/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
swine
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
There
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From this reading "There she is," they would cry.
There's
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There she is," they would cry.
Uncle
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
villagers
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What!
What's
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
Why
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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "There she is," they would cry.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!
