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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 Here ends what is, in a way, the introduction to this story.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
assigned
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From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
Baron's
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
beauty
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From this reading In Paris, when a woman determines to make a business, a trade, of her beauty, it does not follow that she will make a fortune.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
borrowed
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From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
business
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From this reading In Paris, when a woman determines to make a business, a trade, of her beauty, it does not follow that she will make a fortune.
classical
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From this reading It is to the drama that follows that the premise is to a syllogism, what the prologue is to a classical tragedy.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
Crevel
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
causing pain or showing no kindness
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
currentnounUS /ˈcurrent/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
daughter
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From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
daughter's
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
determines
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From this reading In Paris, when a woman determines to make a business, a trade, of her beauty, it does not follow that she will make a fortune.
display
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From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Paris, when a woman determines to make a business, a trade, of her beauty, it does not follow that she will make a fortune.
drama
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From this reading It is to the drama that follows that the premise is to a syllogism, what the prologue is to a classical tragedy.
ends
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From this reading Here ends what is, in a way, the introduction to this story.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
explained
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From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
financial
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From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
follow
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From this reading In Paris, when a woman determines to make a business, a trade, of her beauty, it does not follow that she will make a fortune.
follows
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From this reading It is to the drama that follows that the premise is to a syllogism, what the prologue is to a classical tragedy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
fortunenounUS /ˈfortune/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In Paris, when a woman determines to make a business, a trade, of her beauty, it does not follow that she will make a fortune.
HerenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Here ends what is, in a way, the introduction to this story.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
introduction
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From this reading Here ends what is, in a way, the introduction to this story.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here ends what is, in a way, the introduction to this story.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is to the drama that follows that the premise is to a syllogism, what the prologue is to a classical tragedy.
lack
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
lacking
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
Mademoiselle
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In Paris, when a woman determines to make a business, a trade, of her beauty, it does not follow that she will make a fortune.
marriage
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
moderated
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From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
money
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
neednounUS /need/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
newspapers
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
opinion
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
Paris
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From this reading In Paris, when a woman determines to make a business, a trade, of her beauty, it does not follow that she will make a fortune.
particular
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
position
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From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
premise
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From this reading It is to the drama that follows that the premise is to a syllogism, what the prologue is to a classical tragedy.
prologue
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From this reading It is to the drama that follows that the premise is to a syllogism, what the prologue is to a classical tragedy.
public
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
reports
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From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
require
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Paris, when a woman determines to make a business, a trade, of her beauty, it does not follow that she will make a fortune.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
solemnized
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
son's
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
spite
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
story
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From this reading Here ends what is, in a way, the introduction to this story.
syllogism
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From this reading It is to the drama that follows that the premise is to a syllogism, what the prologue is to a classical tragedy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
trade
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From this reading In Paris, when a woman determines to make a business, a trade, of her beauty, it does not follow that she will make a fortune.
tragedy
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From this reading It is to the drama that follows that the premise is to a syllogism, what the prologue is to a classical tragedy.
trumpeting
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
way
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From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Here ends what is, in a way, the introduction to this story.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading In Paris, when a woman determines to make a business, a trade, of her beauty, it does not follow that she will make a fortune.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And so, in spite of the Baron's cruel lack of money, nothing was lacking that public opinion could require, not even the trumpeting of the newspapers over his daughter's marriage, which was solemnized in the same way, in every particular, as his son's had been to Mademoiselle Crevel.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This display moderated the reports current as to the Baron's financial position, while the fortune assigned to his daughter explained the need for having borrowed money.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In Paris, when a woman determines to make a business, a trade, of her beauty, it does not follow that she will make a fortune.
woman
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From this reading In Paris, when a woman determines to make a business, a trade, of her beauty, it does not follow that she will make a fortune.
