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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 Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
alluding
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From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
altogether
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From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
assured
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From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
captivated
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From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
certain
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From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
consideration
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From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
cordiality
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From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
desire
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From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
drawing-room
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From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
entered
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From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
evening
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From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
freely
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From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
frequently
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From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
habit
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From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
hostess
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From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
implicit
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From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
impression
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From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
interest
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From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
Keith
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From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
lady's
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From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
lavish
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From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
manifested
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From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
more
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From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
Mrs
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From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
mystical
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From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
Nora
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From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
object
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From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
once
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From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
only
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From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
oppressive
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From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
please
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From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
questionnounUS /ˈquestion/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
reassuredverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
made less worried or afraid
From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
Roger
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From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
set
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From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
staked
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From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
veneration
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From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
wear
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From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
wondering
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From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
