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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 A LITTLE LOGICIAN.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
according
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
afternoonnounUS /ˈafternoon/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading IT was Sunday afternoon—an August Sunday, bright and beautiful.
all
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IT was Sunday afternoon—an August Sunday, bright and beautiful.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was Sunday afternoon—an August Sunday, bright and beautiful.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
August
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From this reading IT was Sunday afternoon—an August Sunday, bright and beautiful.
beautiful
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From this reading IT was Sunday afternoon—an August Sunday, bright and beautiful.
birds
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
book
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
branches
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
bright
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From this reading IT was Sunday afternoon—an August Sunday, bright and beautiful.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
came
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From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
careful
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
charge
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
city
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
day
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
day's
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
Dilly
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
Effie
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
far
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From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
feet
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
fluttered
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
freeadjectiveUS /friː/
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
go
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
grass
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
grasses
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From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
guard
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
Hammond
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
hand
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
happy
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
Hart
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From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was Sunday afternoon—an August Sunday, bright and beautiful.
keeping
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
lap
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
LITTLEnounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A LITTLE LOGICIAN.
LOGICIAN
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From this reading A LITTLE LOGICIAN.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
many
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
merrily
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
minute
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From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
Monteagle
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
near
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
nextnounUS /next/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
nose
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From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
old
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
own
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
owner
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
papers
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
played
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
pleasednounUS /ˈpleased/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
presently
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From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
report
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
said
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
singing
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
small
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
steady
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
stoppednounUS /stopped/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
strolling
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From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
Sunday
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From this reading IT was Sunday afternoon—an August Sunday, bright and beautiful.
sweet
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
tease
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From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
then
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From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
threw
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From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
tickling
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From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
trees
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
uncertain
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From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
unknown
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From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
Very
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
warm
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From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was Sunday afternoon—an August Sunday, bright and beautiful.
way
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From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Under the shadow of one of the great old trees, Effie Hammond played about according to her own sweet will; Dilly, on the grass near at hand, an open book in her lap, keeping careful guard over the small feet of her charge, all unknown to them; they thought they were free to go where they pleased, therefore their owner was happy.
windnounUS /wind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Very warm," the city papers said, in the next day's report, but on Monteagle a steady wind fluttered the branches of the many trees all day, and the birds were singing merrily.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hart Hammond strolling about, uncertain what to do with himself, presently came that way, stopped for a minute to tease little Effie by tickling her nose with one of the long grasses, then came and threw himself on the grass, not far from Dilly.
