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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 If he has not read it, he is a thief as well as an idiot.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If he has not read it, he is a thief as well as an idiot.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
article
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he has not read it, he is a thief as well as an idiot.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
author
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
become
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
chance
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
dared
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Why doesn’t he do the work for which he is paid?
doesn't
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From this reading Why doesn’t he do the work for which he is paid?
dreams
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
editor's
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
enquiries
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
fallen
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
fond
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why doesn’t he do the work for which he is paid?
forthcoming
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
Fred
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
golden
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
got
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I suppose he has not read it,” said Mary.
hasn't
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From this reading “Then why hasn’t he read it?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I suppose he has not read it,” said Mary.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose he has not read it,” said Mary.
idiot
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From this reading If he has not read it, he is a thief as well as an idiot.”
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he has not read it, he is a thief as well as an idiot.”
International
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why doesn’t he do the work for which he is paid?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I suppose he has not read it,” said Mary.
Mary
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From this reading “I suppose he has not read it,” said Mary.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
much
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I suppose he has not read it,” said Mary.
note
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
paid
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From this reading Why doesn’t he do the work for which he is paid?
Philistines
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
PoornounUS /poor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
praise
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
read
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From this reading “I suppose he has not read it,” said Mary.
said
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From this reading “I suppose he has not read it,” said Mary.
Samson
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
supposenounUS /ˈsuppose/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I suppose he has not read it,” said Mary.
tellnounUS /tell/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Why doesn’t he do the work for which he is paid?
Then
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From this reading “Then why hasn’t he read it?
thief
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From this reading If he has not read it, he is a thief as well as an idiot.”
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
unknown
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
very
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
well
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From this reading If he has not read it, he is a thief as well as an idiot.”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Why doesn’t he do the work for which he is paid?
whisper
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
why
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From this reading “Then why hasn’t he read it?
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
strange, beautiful, and impressive
From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
words
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
work
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From this reading Why doesn’t he do the work for which he is paid?
worked
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From this reading Poor Fred had not thought much of his chance from the _International_ when he first got the editor’s note; but as he had worked at his Samson he had become very fond of it, and golden dreams had fallen on him, and he had dared to whisper to himself words of wondrous praise which might be forthcoming, and to tell himself of enquiries after the unknown author of the great article about the Philistines.
