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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 Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
all
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From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR LIFE AND DEATH.
arrival
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The note was signed, as usual, '_Ihr treuer Freund_, HEINRICH.'
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
await
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
brief
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
Brieftrager
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
brother
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From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
Burtscheid
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
Charlie
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
choosenounUS /choose/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
church
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
DEATH
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From this reading FOR LIFE AND DEATH.
delightful
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From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
devoted
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From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
drive
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
Eagerly
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
encouraging
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From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
evening
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
find
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR LIFE AND DEATH.
fourthnounUS /fourth/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
Freund
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From this reading The note was signed, as usual, '_Ihr treuer Freund_, HEINRICH.'
friend
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From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
Heinrich
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
hour
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
how
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From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
Ihr
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From this reading The note was signed, as usual, '_Ihr treuer Freund_, HEINRICH.'
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
letter-carrier
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
LIFEnounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading FOR LIFE AND DEATH.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
meant
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
note
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
occurred
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From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
old
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From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
perusing
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From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
Pierrepont
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
place
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From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
said
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From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
saying
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
seven
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
signed
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From this reading The note was signed, as usual, '_Ihr treuer Freund_, HEINRICH.'
signing
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From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
sister
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
strange
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From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
thirdnounUS /third/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
treuer
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From this reading The note was signed, as usual, '_Ihr treuer Freund_, HEINRICH.'
usual
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From this reading The note was signed, as usual, '_Ihr treuer Freund_, HEINRICH.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The note was signed, as usual, '_Ihr treuer Freund_, HEINRICH.'
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
