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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Notwithstanding this embarrassment, it is curious how well he knew how they looked, and what they were doing, and all about them.
addressing
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From this reading He was shyer than ever of addressing the ladies in those parties he was obliged to attend.
all
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
any
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From this reading Matters went on quietly for some time without any catastrophe occurring to the Rector.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
attend
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From this reading He was shyer than ever of addressing the ladies in those parties he was obliged to attend.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
Carlingford
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From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
catastrophe
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From this reading Matters went on quietly for some time without any catastrophe occurring to the Rector.
confiding
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
curious
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From this reading Notwithstanding this embarrassment, it is curious how well he knew how they looked, and what they were doing, and all about them.
days
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
declined
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
doing
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From this reading Notwithstanding this embarrassment, it is curious how well he knew how they looked, and what they were doing, and all about them.
embarrassed
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From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
embarrassment
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From this reading Notwithstanding this embarrassment, it is curious how well he knew how they looked, and what they were doing, and all about them.
especially
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From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
everywhere
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From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
extra
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
finding
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Matters went on quietly for some time without any catastrophe occurring to the Rector.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
helpnounUS /help/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
how
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From this reading Notwithstanding this embarrassment, it is curious how well he knew how they looked, and what they were doing, and all about them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
indisposed
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
ingenuity
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
invented
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
invitations
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Notwithstanding this embarrassment, it is curious how well he knew how they looked, and what they were doing, and all about them.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding this embarrassment, it is curious how well he knew how they looked, and what they were doing, and all about them.
kind
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
kinder
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
knew
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From this reading Notwithstanding this embarrassment, it is curious how well he knew how they looked, and what they were doing, and all about them.
ladies
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From this reading He was shyer than ever of addressing the ladies in those parties he was obliged to attend.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
lookednounUS /looked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Notwithstanding this embarrassment, it is curious how well he knew how they looked, and what they were doing, and all about them.
Matters
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From this reading Matters went on quietly for some time without any catastrophe occurring to the Rector.
meeting
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From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
Miss
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From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
Mr
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
Notwithstanding
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From this reading Notwithstanding this embarrassment, it is curious how well he knew how they looked, and what they were doing, and all about them.
obliged
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From this reading He was shyer than ever of addressing the ladies in those parties he was obliged to attend.
occurring
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From this reading Matters went on quietly for some time without any catastrophe occurring to the Rector.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Matters went on quietly for some time without any catastrophe occurring to the Rector.
only
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
ordinary
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
own
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
parishioners
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
parties
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From this reading He was shyer than ever of addressing the ladies in those parties he was obliged to attend.
people
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
poornounUS /poor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
popular
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From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
precautionsplural nounUS /prɪˈkɔʃənz/
actions taken to prevent danger
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
presence
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From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
Proctor
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
quietly
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From this reading Matters went on quietly for some time without any catastrophe occurring to the Rector.
Rector
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From this reading Matters went on quietly for some time without any catastrophe occurring to the Rector.
resumednounUS /ˈresumed/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
shut
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
shyer
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From this reading He was shyer than ever of addressing the ladies in those parties he was obliged to attend.
society
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
some
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From this reading Matters went on quietly for some time without any catastrophe occurring to the Rector.
ten
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Matters went on quietly for some time without any catastrophe occurring to the Rector.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Notwithstanding this embarrassment, it is curious how well he knew how they looked, and what they were doing, and all about them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding this embarrassment, it is curious how well he knew how they looked, and what they were doing, and all about them.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was shyer than ever of addressing the ladies in those parties he was obliged to attend.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Matters went on quietly for some time without any catastrophe occurring to the Rector.
timidly
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Matters went on quietly for some time without any catastrophe occurring to the Rector.
two
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From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
uncomfortable
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From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
understood
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
unfortunately
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From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
up
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From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
very
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From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
well
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From this reading Notwithstanding this embarrassment, it is curious how well he knew how they looked, and what they were doing, and all about them.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Matters went on quietly for some time without any catastrophe occurring to the Rector.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Notwithstanding this embarrassment, it is curious how well he knew how they looked, and what they were doing, and all about them.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had shut himself up from all society, and declined the invitations of the parishioners for ten long days at least; but finding that the kind people were only kinder than ever when they understood he was "indisposed," poor Mr Proctor resumed his ordinary life, confiding timidly in some extra precautions which his own ingenuity had invented.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Matters went on quietly for some time without any catastrophe occurring to the Rector.
Wodehouses
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From this reading He was especially embarrassed and uncomfortable in the presence of the two Miss Wodehouses, who, unfortunately, were very popular in Carlingford, and whom he could not help meeting everywhere.
