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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 PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
agreed
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From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
any
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
askednounUS /asked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
band
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From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
beat
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From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
blarney
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
certainly
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From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
chop
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From this reading "But you did say you would chop a whole lot more wood," protested Toby.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
demanded
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
down
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
Elmer
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From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
fellow
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
finenounUS /fine/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
first-class
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
fresh
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From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
gab
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
generous
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From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
George
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From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
get
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From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
gift
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
going
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From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
got
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
hand-ax
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From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
hard
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From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
how
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
HOW'S
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From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
Ireland
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
it's
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From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
later
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From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
looking
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From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
lot
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From this reading "But you did say you would chop a whole lot more wood," protested Toby.
more
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From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
night
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From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
people
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
pile
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From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
preparations
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From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
PRIZE
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From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
protested
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From this reading "But you did say you would chop a whole lot more wood," protested Toby.
repliednounUS /replied/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
said
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
say
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From this reading "But you did say you would chop a whole lot more wood," protested Toby.
see
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From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
South
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
startnounUS /start/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
stock
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From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
supper
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From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
supply
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From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
swing
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From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
then
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From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
Toby
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From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
TRAP
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From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
twice
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From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
up
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From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
venison
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From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
whole
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From this reading "But you did say you would chop a whole lot more wood," protested Toby.
wood
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From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "But you did say you would chop a whole lot more wood," protested Toby.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
you've
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
