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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 During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
accusations
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From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!
agitation
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
angry
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From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
attack
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
attention
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
back
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
Charles
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
civility
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
conduct
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
considerable
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
constrain
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
continuednounUS /ˈcontinued/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
cruelly
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
despised
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From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!
directlynounUS /ˈdirectly/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
drive
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
Elizabeth
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From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.
Emma
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
endeavoured
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From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.
everyonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/
every person
From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!
fancy
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
father
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
feelings
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
fellow
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From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
forced
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
gave
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
gentlemannounUS /ˈgentleman/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
home
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
Howard
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
humour
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
intentions
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From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!
interpose
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From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
Lord
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From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
Margaret
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
mortifying
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
motionless
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From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.
Mr
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
much
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From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
Musgrave
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From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
only
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From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!
Osborne
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From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
own
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
passion
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
plain
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From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!
praising
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
preferable
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From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
presence
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
received
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
return
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
room
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
runningnounUS /ˈrunning/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!
several
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
shocking
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
shower
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From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.
sister
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
speaking
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
stayed
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From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.
stoodnounUS /stood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.
taken
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."
times
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.
unexpected
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
vain
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From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.
very
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
violence
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
Watson
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From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
way
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
well
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
wholly
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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.
