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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 Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
afterwards
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From this reading I could not satisfy myself upon the point; either then or afterwards.
air
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From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
all
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From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
amazing
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From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
basis
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From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
bearing
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From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
bodynounUS /body/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is probable that the life of dissipation which he had led had told upon his physical health; and that, as usual, the body had reacted on the mind.
brain
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From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
certain
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From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
conviction
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From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not satisfy myself upon the point; either then or afterwards.
delirium
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From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
disorder
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From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
dissipation
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From this reading It is probable that the life of dissipation which he had led had told upon his physical health; and that, as usual, the body had reacted on the mind.
dividing
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From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading I could not satisfy myself upon the point; either then or afterwards.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
exactly
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From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
fact
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From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
falsehood
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From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
fires
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From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
health
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From this reading It is probable that the life of dissipation which he had led had told upon his physical health; and that, as usual, the body had reacted on the mind.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
indication
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From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is probable that the life of dissipation which he had led had told upon his physical health; and that, as usual, the body had reacted on the mind.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is probable that the life of dissipation which he had led had told upon his physical health; and that, as usual, the body had reacted on the mind.
Lawrence
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From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
led
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From this reading It is probable that the life of dissipation which he had led had told upon his physical health; and that, as usual, the body had reacted on the mind.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is probable that the life of dissipation which he had led had told upon his physical health; and that, as usual, the body had reacted on the mind.
line
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From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
madness
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From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
manner
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From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
method
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From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
most
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From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
much
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From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I could not satisfy myself upon the point; either then or afterwards.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not satisfy myself upon the point; either then or afterwards.
obvious
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From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is probable that the life of dissipation which he had led had told upon his physical health; and that, as usual, the body had reacted on the mind.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I could not satisfy myself upon the point; either then or afterwards.
physical
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From this reading It is probable that the life of dissipation which he had led had told upon his physical health; and that, as usual, the body had reacted on the mind.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading I could not satisfy myself upon the point; either then or afterwards.
probable
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From this reading It is probable that the life of dissipation which he had led had told upon his physical health; and that, as usual, the body had reacted on the mind.
raving
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From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
reacted
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From this reading It is probable that the life of dissipation which he had led had told upon his physical health; and that, as usual, the body had reacted on the mind.
said
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From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
sanity
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From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
satisfy
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From this reading I could not satisfy myself upon the point; either then or afterwards.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
speaking
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From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
speech
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From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
statements
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From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
surenounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
suspect
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From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
tale
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From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
then
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From this reading I could not satisfy myself upon the point; either then or afterwards.
there
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From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
truth
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From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I could not satisfy myself upon the point; either then or afterwards.
usual
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From this reading It is probable that the life of dissipation which he had led had told upon his physical health; and that, as usual, the body had reacted on the mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
wildness
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From this reading That the wildness of his speech and manner was an indication of the disorder of his mind was obvious; that in his brain there were the fires of delirium was sure; that the tale which he told was not all raving was as certain.
wondering
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From this reading I had been wondering, while Lawrence had been speaking, where, exactly, in what he said, was the dividing line between truth and falsehood; between sanity and madness.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there was such an air of conviction in his bearing, and so much method in his madness, that even in his most amazing statements one could not but suspect, at least, a basis of fact.
