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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 Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
Alfred
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From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
also
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
althoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
anticipated
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
asking
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From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
best
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From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
Brandt
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From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
Brimont
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From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
brother
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From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
Brussels
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From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
companion
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From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
company
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
confessed
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
consequence
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
contrary
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From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
Convent
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From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
corner
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
two people or things considered together
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
days
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
delight
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
delirious
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
early
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From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
enjoy
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
fear
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
fiancé
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
flattered
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
follow
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
fortunenounUS /ˈfortune/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
freeadjectiveUS /friː/
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
Gobelli
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
halfnounUS /half/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
hand
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
handsomenounUS /ˈhandsome/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
happy
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From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
Harriet
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From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
house
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From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
keeping
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From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
Leyton
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
lookednounUS /looked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
lover
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
Madame
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
Miss
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
more
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From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
Mrs
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
much
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
mutually
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
new
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
observed
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From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
off
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From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
Olga
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From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
once
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From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
opportunity
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From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
other's
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
paint
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
passing
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
pleasure
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
pledged
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
popping
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
prospect
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From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
prospective
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
Pullen
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
quietly
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From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
Ralph
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
reason
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From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
round
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
scenes
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
set
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From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
share
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From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
shrink
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From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
sketched
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
speaking
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
spirits
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From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
tooknounUS /took/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
transports
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From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
vanity
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
visibly
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From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
why
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From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
