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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 Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
agitation
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy had tried to dismiss from her face every semblance of agitation.
air
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
always
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
arrange
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
ashamedadjectiveUS /əˈʃeɪmd/
feeling guilt or embarrassment after doing something that causes embarrassment
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
aspect
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
awakening
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
bed
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
best
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
brightness
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
cap
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
carefully
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
certain
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
China
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
clean
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
coming
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
conversation
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
correspond
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
crape-shawls
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
demand
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
dining-room
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
dismiss
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy had tried to dismiss from her face every semblance of agitation.
disorder
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
down-stairs
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
dressed
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
effectually
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
else
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
embroidered
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
evening
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy had tried to dismiss from her face every semblance of agitation.
face
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy had tried to dismiss from her face every semblance of agitation.
feverish
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
finenounUS /fine/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
fresh
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
gave
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
getting
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
going
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
halfnounUS /half/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
image
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
indeed
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
Janet
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
late
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
lawful
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
like
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And her long sleep had refreshed her.
making
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
men
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
middle
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
moment
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
more
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
Mrs
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
night
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
Ogilvy
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
peace
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
perfectly
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
pretty
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
proper
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
put
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
refreshed
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From this reading And her long sleep had refreshed her.
remains
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
removing
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
ribbons
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
Robbie's
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
room
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
rose
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
roused
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
semblance
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy had tried to dismiss from her face every semblance of agitation.
shawl
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
sleep
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From this reading And her long sleep had refreshed her.
slept
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
strange
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
suddennounUS /sudden/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
supper
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
table
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
toilet
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
tried
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy had tried to dismiss from her face every semblance of agitation.
two
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
unnecessary
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
up
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
usual
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From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had put on one of the fine embroidered China crape-shawls which were for the evening, and, to correspond with that, a clean cap with perfectly fresh ribbons, which gave her the air of being in her best, more carefully dressed than usual.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
white
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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
whiteness
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From this reading When she went into the dining-room, where Janet was removing the remains of the supper from the table, she was like an image of peace and whiteness and brightness coming into the room, to which, however, carefully Janet might arrange it, the two men always gave a certain aspect of disorder.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs Ogilvy rose from her bed after the little conversation which had roused her more effectually than anything else could have done, more than half ashamed of having slept, and a little feverish with her sudden awakening and Robbie’s strange demand: and though it was late--more like, indeed, the proper and lawful moment for going to bed than for getting up and making an unnecessary toilet in the middle of the night--put on her cap again, and her pretty white shawl, and went down-stairs.
