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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 So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
actually
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From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
answer
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
Avoncester
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From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
back
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From this reading If only she could get her paper back, she should try the “Englishwoman’s Hobby-horse,” or some other paper of more progress than that “Traveller.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
Belfast
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From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
bitter
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
BROWNING
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From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
came
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
choosenounUS /choose/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
Colonel
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From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
complaints
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If only she could get her paper back, she should try the “Englishwoman’s Hobby-horse,” or some other paper of more progress than that “Traveller.”
Curatocult
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
directed
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
discourteous
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From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
down
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
ear
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
earnest
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From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
editor
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From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
Englishwoman's
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From this reading If only she could get her paper back, she should try the “Englishwoman’s Hobby-horse,” or some other paper of more progress than that “Traveller.”
enslave
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From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
envelope
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
envy
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From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
expedition
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From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
fat
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
few
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From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
gave
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From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
get
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From this reading If only she could get her paper back, she should try the “Englishwoman’s Hobby-horse,” or some other paper of more progress than that “Traveller.”
going
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From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
herenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
Hobby-horse
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From this reading If only she could get her paper back, she should try the “Englishwoman’s Hobby-horse,” or some other paper of more progress than that “Traveller.”
horse-buying
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From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
Human
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
I'd
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From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
indeed
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From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
instead
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From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
interested
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From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
Keith
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From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
Leave
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From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
lodging
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From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
love
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From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
manuscripts
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
merely
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From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
Military
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
Miss
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
more
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From this reading If only she could get her paper back, she should try the “Englishwoman’s Hobby-horse,” or some other paper of more progress than that “Traveller.”
much
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From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
nayexclamationUS /neɪ/
an old word for “no”
From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
nearly
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From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
new
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From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
numbers
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From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
only
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From this reading If only she could get her paper back, she should try the “Englishwoman’s Hobby-horse,” or some other paper of more progress than that “Traveller.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
other
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From this reading If only she could get her paper back, she should try the “Englishwoman’s Hobby-horse,” or some other paper of more progress than that “Traveller.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
paper
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From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
peace
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
preluding
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
progress
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From this reading If only she could get her paper back, she should try the “Englishwoman’s Hobby-horse,” or some other paper of more progress than that “Traveller.”
purpose
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
R
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From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
Rachel
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
Reeds
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
refuse
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From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
restored
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
ruined
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From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
sent
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
settling
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From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If only she could get her paper back, she should try the “Englishwoman’s Hobby-horse,” or some other paper of more progress than that “Traveller.”
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
Society
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
some
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From this reading If only she could get her paper back, she should try the “Englishwoman’s Hobby-horse,” or some other paper of more progress than that “Traveller.”
sort
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From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
stamps
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
surenounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
taking
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From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
Temples
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From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If only she could get her paper back, she should try the “Englishwoman’s Hobby-horse,” or some other paper of more progress than that “Traveller.”
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
three
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
times
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
Traveller
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
try
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From this reading If only she could get her paper back, she should try the “Englishwoman’s Hobby-horse,” or some other paper of more progress than that “Traveller.”
two
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
usual
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From this reading The paper must be ruined by so discourteous an editor, indeed she had not been nearly so much interested as usual by the last few numbers.
vouchsafed
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So, instead of going to Belfast, here was Colonel Keith actually taking a lodging and settling himself into it; nay, even going over to Avoncester on a horse-buying expedition, not merely for the Temples, but for himself.
Williams
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
written
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From this reading This time Rachel did think herself sure of Miss Williams’ ear in peace, and came down on her with two fat manuscripts upon Human Reeds and Military Society, preluding, however, by bitter complaints of the “Traveller” for never having vouchsafed her an answer, nor having even restored “Curatocult,” though she had written three times, and sent a directed envelope and stamps for the purpose.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Not envy, sure! for if you gave me Leave to take or to refuse In earnest, do you think I’d choose That sort of new love to enslave me?”—R. BROWNING.
