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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 But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
act
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From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
all
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
amusement
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From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
antics
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
any
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From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
appear
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
BEauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
certain
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
chapters
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
Charlemont
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
civility
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
cosmopolitan
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From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
differentnounUS /ˈdifferent/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
dress
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From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
drop
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From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
exacted
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From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
exclaims
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
fidelitynounUS /fɪˈdeləti/
continued loyalty to a person or promise
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
given
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
grave
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
harlequin
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From this reading And who, it might be returned, did ever dress or act like harlequin?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
hearnounUS /hear/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
How
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
like
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From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
made
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
MAYmodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
methinks
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And who, it might be returned, did ever dress or act like harlequin?
more
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
particularly
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
PASS
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From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
past
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
PROVE
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From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
rather
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
real
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From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
reply
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
returnednounUS /ˈreturned/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading And who, it might be returned, did ever dress or act like harlequin?
severe
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From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
shows
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From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
story
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
Strange
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From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
sufficiently
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From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
taking
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From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
turn
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From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
unreal
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
unwilling
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From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
up
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From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
view
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
voice
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
WHATEVERdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
work
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From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
WORTH
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From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
