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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 Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
afraid
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From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
alreadynounUS /already/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
althoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.
askednounUS /asked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
awoke
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From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
BASTILLE
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From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
bed
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From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.
bell
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From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
carelessness
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From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.
caution
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From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.
continuednounUS /ˈcontinued/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
courage
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From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.
dark
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From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
DAY
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From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
distinctly
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From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.
doubly
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From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.
force
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From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.
Gaston
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From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
given
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From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
heard
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From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
hour
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From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
lesson
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From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
light
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From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
morning's
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From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
NIGHT
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From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.
PASSEDnounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
preceding
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From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
quietly
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From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
rather
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From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.
renew
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From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
request
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From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
ringer
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From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
room
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From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
rules
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From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
see
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From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
slept
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From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.
small
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From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
sound
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From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
soundly
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From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.
Thus
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From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
torture-room
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From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
true
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From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
very
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From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
visit
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From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
WAITING
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From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.
youthful
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From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.
