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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 And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
active
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
alert
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
Allies
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
allow
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
alonenounUS /alone/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
arrived
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
autumn
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
awakening
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From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
background
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
became
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
become
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
begun
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
bound
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
came
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
cared
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
central
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
cheering
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From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
Children
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
completion
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
consider
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
considered
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
copse
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
curious
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
D
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
depressed
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From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
despised
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
Deterioration
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
Dr
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
drama
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
drearier
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
dreary
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
dress
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
early
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
effect
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From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
effort
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From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
elderly
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
else
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
ending
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
England
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
fact
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
famous
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
fatuous
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
Fewer
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
figure
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
flying
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From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
Forest
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
fresh
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From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
gave
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
gentlemennounUS /gentlemen/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
gout
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
green
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
greenness
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
growing
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
half-smiling
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
half-tearful
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
handsplural nounUS /hændz/
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
heart
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From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
hedge
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
hero
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
hope
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
Hospital
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
joyous
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
Language
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
late
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
leisure
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
less
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
like
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
love-notes
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
mating
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
Maynard
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
Missing
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
more
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
much
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
mystic
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
nearing
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
novel
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
now
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
Old
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
owing
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
partnounUS /part/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
passednounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
people
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From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
perceived
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
performers
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
personality
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
pessimists
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From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
Philosopher
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
piping
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
play
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
positively
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
pursued
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
remainednounUS /ˈremained/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
renewed
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From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
reports
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From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
rosette-buds
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
rumours
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
Sentimentalist
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
services
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
ShadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
signs
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
some
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
speedy
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
spring
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
Sylvia
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
talk
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
three
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
thrushes
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
tiny
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
Too
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From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
trees
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
troubled
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
true
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From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
unconsciously
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
V
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
verdict
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From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
victory
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
vital
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
vivacious
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
war
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Too good to be true,” was the verdict of the pessimists on these flying reports; but they had the effect of cheering depressed people and awakening renewed heart for fresh effort.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
wherein
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From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
wicked
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
winter
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From this reading A dreary autumn and still drearier winter had passed, and spring half-tearful, half-smiling had begun to dress the trees in tiny rosette-buds of green,--some early mating thrushes were piping their joyous love-notes among the growing greenness of copse and hedge,--and with these signs of hope came rumours of the speedy ending of the long and wicked war in a victory for England and her Allies.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And now the Sentimentalist became, unconsciously to herself, the central figure of a curious little drama, wherein three elderly gentlemen were the active performers, with a mystic Shadow in the background,--the shadow of a personality which, though considered as “Missing,” nevertheless remained a vital part of the play.
wonderfully
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From this reading Old Dr. Maynard had become wonderfully alert and vivacious of late,--his gout troubled him less, and his famous “Deterioration of Language” was positively nearing completion.
wounded
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From this reading Fewer wounded arrived at the V.A.D. Hospital where Sylvia gave her services, and she had much more time on her hands than she cared to have, owing to the fact that whenever he perceived her alone and at leisure the Philosopher, like the fatuous hero of “The Children of the Forest,” that ancient novel he despised, “pursued her” and seemed to consider that whenever she had nothing else to do she was bound to talk to him, or at least to allow _him_ to talk to _her_.
