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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 Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
able
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From this reading He was considered an enviable as well as an able man.
Administration
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
all
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From this reading At the Smithsonian and in all scientific circles, Professor Herrick's name was a familiar one.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was considered an enviable as well as an able man.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was considered an enviable as well as an able man.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Smithsonian and in all scientific circles, Professor Herrick's name was a familiar one.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His relative and entertainer was a certain well-known entomologist, whom it will be safe to call Professor Herrick.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
call
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From this reading His relative and entertainer was a certain well-known entomologist, whom it will be safe to call Professor Herrick.
certain
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From this reading His relative and entertainer was a certain well-known entomologist, whom it will be safe to call Professor Herrick.
circles
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From this reading At the Smithsonian and in all scientific circles, Professor Herrick's name was a familiar one.
civilized
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
considered
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From this reading He was considered an enviable as well as an able man.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
not friendly or close
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
Eight
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
entertainer
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From this reading His relative and entertainer was a certain well-known entomologist, whom it will be safe to call Professor Herrick.
entomologist
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From this reading His relative and entertainer was a certain well-known entomologist, whom it will be safe to call Professor Herrick.
enviable
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From this reading He was considered an enviable as well as an able man.
events
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
familiar
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From this reading At the Smithsonian and in all scientific circles, Professor Herrick's name was a familiar one.
far-away
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
farewell
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
favorite
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
form
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
Herrick
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From this reading His relative and entertainer was a certain well-known entomologist, whom it will be safe to call Professor Herrick.
Herrick's
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From this reading At the Smithsonian and in all scientific circles, Professor Herrick's name was a familiar one.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His relative and entertainer was a certain well-known entomologist, whom it will be safe to call Professor Herrick.
important
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the Smithsonian and in all scientific circles, Professor Herrick's name was a familiar one.
incidents
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His relative and entertainer was a certain well-known entomologist, whom it will be safe to call Professor Herrick.
leaving
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
man
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From this reading He was considered an enviable as well as an able man.
military
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
namenounUS /name/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The name of the young officer was Philip Tredennis.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
officer
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the Smithsonian and in all scientific circles, Professor Herrick's name was a familiar one.
Philip
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From this reading The name of the young officer was Philip Tredennis.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
present
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
Professor
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From this reading His relative and entertainer was a certain well-known entomologist, whom it will be safe to call Professor Herrick.
rather
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
relative
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
rendered
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
safe
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From this reading His relative and entertainer was a certain well-known entomologist, whom it will be safe to call Professor Herrick.
scientific
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From this reading At the Smithsonian and in all scientific circles, Professor Herrick's name was a familiar one.
series
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
Smithsonian
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From this reading At the Smithsonian and in all scientific circles, Professor Herrick's name was a familiar one.
station
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
story
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
there
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
Tredennis
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From this reading The name of the young officer was Philip Tredennis.
visit
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
Washington
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
well
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From this reading He was considered an enviable as well as an able man.
well-known
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From this reading His relative and entertainer was a certain well-known entomologist, whom it will be safe to call Professor Herrick.
Western
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His relative and entertainer was a certain well-known entomologist, whom it will be safe to call Professor Herrick.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
world
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
years
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
young
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From this reading Eight years before the Administration rendered important by the series of events and incidents which form the present story, there had come to Washington, on a farewell visit to a distant relative with whom he was rather a favorite, a young officer who was on the point of leaving the civilized world for a far-away Western military station.
