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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 He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
actually
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
address
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
all
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From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
assurance
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
BACHELOR'S
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From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
back
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From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
business
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.
carpet
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From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
chairs
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From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
charm
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From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
client
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
comfortable
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
comment
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From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
completed
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
consciousness
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
day's
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
designs
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
despatched
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
evening
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From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
feelingnounUS /ˈfeeling/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
felt
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
handle
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From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
happy
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From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
heart
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From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
honoured
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From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.
Horace
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From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.
light
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From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.
made
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From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.
mansion
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
more
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
Mr
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
nextnounUS /next/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
night
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From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.
now
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
ornaments
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From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
particularly
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From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
perhaps
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From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
presence
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From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.
QUARTERS
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From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
retain
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From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
rooms
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From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.
satisfy
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
sit
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From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
sketch-plans
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
Square
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From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
Sylvia's
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From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
tread
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From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.
Ventimore
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
Vincent
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From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
Wackerbath's
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
walked
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From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
work
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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.
