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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 Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
AmongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst them were Sir Arkroyd Hetley, and Dalrymple, of course together.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
anywhere
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
appointments
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
Arkroyd
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From this reading Amongst them were Sir Arkroyd Hetley, and Dalrymple, of course together.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
ascending
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
Bell's
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
cab
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
called
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From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
club
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
Dalrymple
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From this reading Amongst them were Sir Arkroyd Hetley, and Dalrymple, of course together.
dance
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From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
dozen
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
driven
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From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
economy
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From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
exaggerated
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
felt
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
few
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
furthermore
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
go
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
HalfnounUS /half/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
hansom
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From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
Hetley
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From this reading Amongst them were Sir Arkroyd Hetley, and Dalrymple, of course together.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
idea
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From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
inclined
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
Jack
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From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
judging
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
jump
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
just
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From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
knew
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From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
Lady
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
Lane
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From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
lined
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From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
made
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From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
magnificence
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
money
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From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
mostly
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From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
much
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
once
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
out
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
Park
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From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
partynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
people
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From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
saw
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
select
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
signs
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
Sir
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From this reading Amongst them were Sir Arkroyd Hetley, and Dalrymple, of course together.
slowly
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From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
small
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
speak
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From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
staircase
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
stairs
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From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
stop
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
tasteful
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Amongst them were Sir Arkroyd Hetley, and Dalrymple, of course together.
times
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
together
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From this reading Amongst them were Sir Arkroyd Hetley, and Dalrymple, of course together.
unmistakable
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
usual
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From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
value
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From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
very
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
walked
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From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
way
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From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
wealth
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From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
