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AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
answer
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From this reading But the sergeant-major thanked them, saying that he himself would watch over his young friend's safety, and would answer for him.
appeared
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
approached
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
ARRESTED
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
Augereau
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From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
back
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From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
bearing
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From this reading The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
bringing
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From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the sergeant-major thanked them, saying that he himself would watch over his young friend's safety, and would answer for him.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
CHARLES
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
crowd
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
darkness
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From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
de
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
door
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
enthusiastic
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From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
fear
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From this reading The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the sergeant-major thanked them, saying that he himself would watch over his young friend's safety, and would answer for him.
friend's
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From this reading But the sergeant-major thanked them, saying that he himself would watch over his young friend's safety, and would answer for him.
fruits
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From this reading The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
guests
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From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
harvest
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From this reading The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
hatred
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From this reading The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
hearing
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But the sergeant-major thanked them, saying that he himself would watch over his young friend's safety, and would answer for him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
Hôtel
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
ill
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From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
increased
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
kind-hearted
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From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
la
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
Lanterne
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
light
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From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
Madame
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
men
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From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
more
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From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
Pierre
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From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
populace
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From this reading The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
possible
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From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
profit
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From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
proposed
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From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
provided
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From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
pupil
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From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
reaping
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From this reading The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
recognized
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From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
ripe
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From this reading The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
safety
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From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
saying
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From this reading But the sergeant-major thanked them, saying that he himself would watch over his young friend's safety, and would answer for him.
sergeant-major
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From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
some
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From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
sown
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From this reading The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
Teutch
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
thanked
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From this reading But the sergeant-major thanked them, saying that he himself would watch over his young friend's safety, and would answer for him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the sergeant-major thanked them, saying that he himself would watch over his young friend's safety, and would answer for him.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
thinkingnounUS /thinking/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
thirty
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From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
torches
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From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
triumph
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From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
tumult
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
turn
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From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
two
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From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
Tétrell
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From this reading The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
very
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From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
watch
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From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH CHARLES IS ARRESTED On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading About thirty kind-hearted men proposed to Pierre Augereau that they should watch over the safety of his pupil, thinking it very possible that Tétrell would profit by the darkness to do him an ill turn.
young
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From this reading But the sergeant-major thanked them, saying that he himself would watch over his young friend's safety, and would answer for him.
