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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 ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
also
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From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was superior in his attitude to his own generation and therefore unpopular with it; but he set down a lack of friendship to natural envy at his good fortune and cheerful prospects.
attitude
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From this reading He was superior in his attitude to his own generation and therefore unpopular with it; but he set down a lack of friendship to natural envy at his good fortune and cheerful prospects.
Bamsey
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From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
business
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From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
character
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From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
cheerful
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From this reading He was superior in his attitude to his own generation and therefore unpopular with it; but he set down a lack of friendship to natural envy at his good fortune and cheerful prospects.
circumstances
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From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
command
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From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
declared
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From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
destined
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From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
down
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From this reading He was superior in his attitude to his own generation and therefore unpopular with it; but he set down a lack of friendship to natural envy at his good fortune and cheerful prospects.
edge
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From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
envy
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From this reading He was superior in his attitude to his own generation and therefore unpopular with it; but he set down a lack of friendship to natural envy at his good fortune and cheerful prospects.
evil-doers
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From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
felt
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From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
fortitude
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From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
fortunenounUS /ˈfortune/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
foundations
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From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
friendship
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From this reading He was superior in his attitude to his own generation and therefore unpopular with it; but he set down a lack of friendship to natural envy at his good fortune and cheerful prospects.
front
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From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
generation
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From this reading He was superior in his attitude to his own generation and therefore unpopular with it; but he set down a lack of friendship to natural envy at his good fortune and cheerful prospects.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
HAZEL
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From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was quick minded and intelligent, and his success had made him vain.
held
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From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was quick minded and intelligent, and his success had made him vain.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
implacable
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From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
intelligent
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From this reading He was quick minded and intelligent, and his success had made him vain.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
John
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From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
lack
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From this reading He was superior in his attitude to his own generation and therefore unpopular with it; but he set down a lack of friendship to natural envy at his good fortune and cheerful prospects.
lay
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From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
made
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From this reading He was quick minded and intelligent, and his success had made him vain.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
measure
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From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
minded
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From this reading He was quick minded and intelligent, and his success had made him vain.
natural
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From this reading He was superior in his attitude to his own generation and therefore unpopular with it; but he set down a lack of friendship to natural envy at his good fortune and cheerful prospects.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
obstinate
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From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
only
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From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
own
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From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
parts
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From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
preserve
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From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
prospects
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From this reading He was superior in his attitude to his own generation and therefore unpopular with it; but he set down a lack of friendship to natural envy at his good fortune and cheerful prospects.
quick
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From this reading He was quick minded and intelligent, and his success had made him vain.
responsibleadjectiveUS /rɪˈspɑnsəbəl/
having a duty to protect or manage something
From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
set
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From this reading He was superior in his attitude to his own generation and therefore unpopular with it; but he set down a lack of friendship to natural envy at his good fortune and cheerful prospects.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔrt/
brief or direct in expression
From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
success
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From this reading He was quick minded and intelligent, and his success had made him vain.
superior
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From this reading He was superior in his attitude to his own generation and therefore unpopular with it; but he set down a lack of friendship to natural envy at his good fortune and cheerful prospects.
suspicion
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From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
temper
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From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
test
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From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He was superior in his attitude to his own generation and therefore unpopular with it; but he set down a lack of friendship to natural envy at his good fortune and cheerful prospects.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
TOR
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From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
trial
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From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
unpopular
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From this reading He was superior in his attitude to his own generation and therefore unpopular with it; but he set down a lack of friendship to natural envy at his good fortune and cheerful prospects.
vain
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From this reading He was quick minded and intelligent, and his success had made him vain.
very
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From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
water-keeper
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From this reading His temper was short, and in his business of water-keeper, he held it a virtue to preserve a very obstinate and implacable front, not only to declared evil-doers, but also against those who lay under his suspicion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His own good parts were in a measure responsible for this fortune, and the circumstances destined to make trial of his foundations and test what fortitude his character might command, were yet to come.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was superior in his attitude to his own generation and therefore unpopular with it; but he set down a lack of friendship to natural envy at his good fortune and cheerful prospects.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
youth
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From this reading ON HAZEL TOR John Bamsey was a youth who had not yet felt the edge of life.
