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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 MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
able
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
afforded
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
all
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From this reading She liked having enough servants to do all the work, and relieve both her and Willy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She liked having enough servants to do all the work, and relieve both her and Willy.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
best
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading She liked having enough servants to do all the work, and relieve both her and Willy.
building
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
Burke
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From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
Cliff
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
corner
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
dining-room
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From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
dinner
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She liked having enough servants to do all the work, and relieve both her and Willy.
doing
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From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
doubt
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From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
drive
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
enough
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From this reading She liked having enough servants to do all the work, and relieve both her and Willy.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She had fears that even after it was all finished and paid for she would find that her income had gained upon her.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
fears
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From this reading She had fears that even after it was all finished and paid for she would find that her income had gained upon her.
few
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
find
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From this reading She had fears that even after it was all finished and paid for she would find that her income had gained upon her.
finished
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From this reading She had fears that even after it was all finished and paid for she would find that her income had gained upon her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had fears that even after it was all finished and paid for she would find that her income had gained upon her.
friends
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
gained
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From this reading She had fears that even after it was all finished and paid for she would find that her income had gained upon her.
give
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
going
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
happy
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She liked having enough servants to do all the work, and relieve both her and Willy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
HEIRS
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
home
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
importance
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From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
income
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From this reading She had fears that even after it was all finished and paid for she would find that her income had gained upon her.
invite
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
like
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
liked
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From this reading She liked having enough servants to do all the work, and relieve both her and Willy.
lot
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
markets
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
matter
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From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
MEETING
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
money
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From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
Mr
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From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
Mrs
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
new
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From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
operations
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
out
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
own
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
paid
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From this reading She had fears that even after it was all finished and paid for she would find that her income had gained upon her.
possible
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
rapid
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
rate
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
relieve
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From this reading She liked having enough servants to do all the work, and relieve both her and Willy.
satisfied
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
servants
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From this reading She liked having enough servants to do all the work, and relieve both her and Willy.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She liked having enough servants to do all the work, and relieve both her and Willy.
slightest
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From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
small
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From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
tea
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
tried
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From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
true
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From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had fears that even after it was all finished and paid for she would find that her income had gained upon her.
very
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
wanted
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
well
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From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A MEETING OF HEIRS While the building operations were going on at such a rapid rate on the corner lot, Mrs. Cliff tried to make herself as happy as possible in her own home.
Willy
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From this reading She liked having enough servants to do all the work, and relieve both her and Willy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was true that Mr. Burke was doing all that he could with her money, and doing it well, she had not the slightest doubt; but, after all, a new dining-room was a matter of small importance.
woman
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From this reading She liked to be able to drive out when she wanted to, or to invite a few of her friends to dinner or to tea, and to give them the very best the markets afforded of everything she thought they might like; but she was not a satisfied woman.
work
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From this reading She liked having enough servants to do all the work, and relieve both her and Willy.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had fears that even after it was all finished and paid for she would find that her income had gained upon her.
