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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 “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.
accepted
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
accomplished
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
ACKNOWLEDGED
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From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
aggrieved
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From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.
all
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From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
baronet's
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From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The Captain rubbed his hands gleefully.
case
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
clear
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From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
cool
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From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.
day
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From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
difficult
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
don't
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
enough
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From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
fact
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From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.
far
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
favoured
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From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
freeze
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From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
Gilbert
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From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
Giovanna
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From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
gleefully
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From this reading The Captain rubbed his hands gleefully.
gone
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
grandson
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
handsplural nounUS /hændz/
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading The Captain rubbed his hands gleefully.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
indeed
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
introduced
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
later
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From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
LUIGI
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From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
luncheon
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From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
man
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
mean
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
more
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
most
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
now
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
old
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
partnounUS /part/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
partook
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From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
passednounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
rare and worth a great deal
From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.
presence
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From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
previous
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From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
provided
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From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
reception
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From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.
related
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From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
rubbed
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From this reading The Captain rubbed his hands gleefully.
said
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
saying
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
seems
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
simple
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From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
Sir
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From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
sleep
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
soundly
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
speech
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From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
successfully
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
task
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
tellnounUS /tell/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
to-night
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
tone
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From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.
uncle
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From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
undoubtedly
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
very
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
visitors
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From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
way
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From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
week
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
well
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.
worst
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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”
