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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 I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
according
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From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
ADMITTED
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From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
agree
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From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."
alike
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
all
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
AMauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
arrived
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From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
best
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From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."
bestows
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
bless
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
calendar
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From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
confluence
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From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
CONVULSION
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From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
currents
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From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
differentnounUS /ˈdifferent/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
eligible
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From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
ESCAPE
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From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
EXTREMITY
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From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
faiths
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
fruitful
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
GRAND
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From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
greatest
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From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
Heav'n
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
hollow
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From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
How
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
INDIANS
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From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
LASTnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
lawful
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From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."
LooknounUS /look/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
Lord
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From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."
mean
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From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
Monday
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From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
names
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
nations
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
NATURE
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From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
new
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From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
night
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From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."
opposing
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From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
own
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From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."
place
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From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
praise
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
problem
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From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
rain
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
refreshed
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From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
RESCUED
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From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
restnounUS /rest/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
round
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
Saturday
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From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
security
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From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
see
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
several
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."
solve
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From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
sought
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From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
startnounUS /start/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
streams
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From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
Sunday
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From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
Sunshine
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
takes
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
thoroughly
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From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
titles
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
tooknounUS /took/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
travel
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From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
tree
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From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
TRIBE
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From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
tribute
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
useful
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From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
various
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
WITNESS
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From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
WONDERFULnounUS /ˈwonderful/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
worshipp'd
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
year
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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
