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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 Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
afterwards
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From this reading In the evening afterwards, perhaps she alone had been conscious of his vexation at Miss Osborne's intrusion; and she had also divined his intention of retaining her as his neighbour at cards.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
all
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From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
alonenounUS /alone/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the evening afterwards, perhaps she alone had been conscious of his vexation at Miss Osborne's intrusion; and she had also divined his intention of retaining her as his neighbour at cards.
also
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From this reading In the evening afterwards, perhaps she alone had been conscious of his vexation at Miss Osborne's intrusion; and she had also divined his intention of retaining her as his neighbour at cards.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
arranged
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From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
assured
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From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
aware
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
back
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
cards
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From this reading In the evening afterwards, perhaps she alone had been conscious of his vexation at Miss Osborne's intrusion; and she had also divined his intention of retaining her as his neighbour at cards.
care
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
cherished
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
chill
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
combat
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
combated
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
conscious
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From this reading In the evening afterwards, perhaps she alone had been conscious of his vexation at Miss Osborne's intrusion; and she had also divined his intention of retaining her as his neighbour at cards.
contracted
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
conviction
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
dining-parlour
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
divined
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From this reading In the evening afterwards, perhaps she alone had been conscious of his vexation at Miss Osborne's intrusion; and she had also divined his intention of retaining her as his neighbour at cards.
draw
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
drive
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
Elizabeth
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
Emma
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
enjoying
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From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
entered
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
entertainment
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From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
evening
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From this reading In the evening afterwards, perhaps she alone had been conscious of his vexation at Miss Osborne's intrusion; and she had also divined his intention of retaining her as his neighbour at cards.
evenings
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From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
fancy
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From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
far
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
feelings
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From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
friendly
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
happiest
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From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
heard
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
Howard
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From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
intention
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From this reading In the evening afterwards, perhaps she alone had been conscious of his vexation at Miss Osborne's intrusion; and she had also divined his intention of retaining her as his neighbour at cards.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
intrusion
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From this reading In the evening afterwards, perhaps she alone had been conscious of his vexation at Miss Osborne's intrusion; and she had also divined his intention of retaining her as his neighbour at cards.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
mingled
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From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
Miss
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From this reading In the evening afterwards, perhaps she alone had been conscious of his vexation at Miss Osborne's intrusion; and she had also divined his intention of retaining her as his neighbour at cards.
more
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From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
Mr
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From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
neighbour
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From this reading In the evening afterwards, perhaps she alone had been conscious of his vexation at Miss Osborne's intrusion; and she had also divined his intention of retaining her as his neighbour at cards.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
once
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From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
opinions
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
ordernounUS /order/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
Osborne's
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From this reading In the evening afterwards, perhaps she alone had been conscious of his vexation at Miss Osborne's intrusion; and she had also divined his intention of retaining her as his neighbour at cards.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
particularity
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From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
perhaps
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
personal
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
raillery
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
rather
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
received
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From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
remedies
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
result
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
retaining
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From this reading In the evening afterwards, perhaps she alone had been conscious of his vexation at Miss Osborne's intrusion; and she had also divined his intention of retaining her as his neighbour at cards.
Sam
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
saw
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
scene
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From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
side
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
society
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From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
sole
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From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
spent
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From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
spite
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
strong
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once again, in fancy, she was received by Mr. Howard with all that particularity which had assured her that the entertainment had been arranged with a sole view to enjoying her society.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
tooknounUS /took/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
treated
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
Unfortunately
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
various
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
very
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
vexation
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From this reading In the evening afterwards, perhaps she alone had been conscious of his vexation at Miss Osborne's intrusion; and she had also divined his intention of retaining her as his neighbour at cards.
view
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From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
voice
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
wedding
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
well
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From this reading Once again as she entered the dining-parlour, she saw herself at his side, and heard the raillery of his voice as he combated her cherished opinions--from no personal conviction as she had been well aware, but in order to draw her into friendly combat.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading With what mingled feelings did not Emma view once more the scene where she had spent one of the happiest evenings of her life.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
Wickstead
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From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Unfortunately, Emma contracted a chill during the long drive back from the wedding, and in spite of, or perhaps, rather as a result of the various remedies with which she was treated, she was still very far from strong when Sam took her over to Wickstead, and left her in the care of Elizabeth.
