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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 THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
actions
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From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
appear
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
Archibald
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
arrived
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
askednounUS /asked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Where in Shakespeare is that?" asked Mrs. Archibald.
ASSERTION
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
brother
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
Camp
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
considering
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
Corona
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
crowd
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From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
delay
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From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
differentnounUS /ˈdifferent/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
earliest
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
explaining
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From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
female
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
guide
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
heels
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From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
INDIVIDUALITY
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
lightning's
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From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
Miss
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
moment
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
Mr
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
Mrs
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
outfit
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
possible
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
Raybold
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
Raybold's
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
roar
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From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
Rob
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
said
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From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
sent
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
Shakespeare
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From this reading "Where in Shakespeare is that?" asked Mrs. Archibald.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
sister
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
sooner
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
state
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
supposed
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
surprisednounUS /surprised/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
telegram
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
tent
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
thunder's
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From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
very
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From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
week
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where in Shakespeare is that?" asked Mrs. Archibald.
William
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From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
wished
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
