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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And after that what was he to do?
all
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From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
bed
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From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
certain
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From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
claim
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From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
conclusion
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From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
confused
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From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
darkness
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From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
down-cast
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From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
establish
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From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
established
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From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
fate
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From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
Geoffrey
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From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
granted
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From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
Grove
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From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
halfnounUS /half/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
handsplural nounUS /hændz/
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
happiness
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From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
head
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From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
house
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From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
jumped
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From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
just
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From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
made
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From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
middle
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From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
more
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From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
much
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From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
night
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From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
only
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From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
own
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From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
pondering
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From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
produce
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From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
proofs
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From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
restnounUS /rest/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
Road
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From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
roof
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From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
said
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From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
sat
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From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
scarcely
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From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
sleeping
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From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
study
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From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
There
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From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
tooknounUS /took/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
vainly
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From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
very
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From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
way
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From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
