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A First Family of Tasajara

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.
The change indeed was marked and significant.
Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.
It invested him with an uncouth dignity that for the first time excited Grant's respect.
I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A First Family of Tasajara

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of A First Family of Tasajara is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.
Line 2
The change indeed was marked and significant.
/ðə tʃeɪndʒ ˌɪnˈdiːd wɑːz mɑːrkt ənd səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
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Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.
/ˈweðər frʌm rɪˈliːf æt ˈnoʊɪŋ ðə wɜːrst ɔːr ˈweðər hiː wɑːz ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ ðə seɪm riˈækʃən frʌm ðə ˈʌtər ˈfɔːlsəti ʌv ðɪs læst ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən ðæt hiː hæd felt wen ɡrænt hæd ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəli rɔːŋd hɪm ɪn hɪz ˈpriːviəs ˌrekəˈlekʃən ˈsɜːrtən ɪt ɪz ðæt sʌm ənˈnoʊn rɪˈzɜːrv ʌv streŋkθ ɪn hɪz oʊn ˈneɪtʃər ʌv wɪtʃ hiː nuː ˈnʌθɪŋ bɪˈfɔːr ˈsʌdənli keɪm tuː hɪz eɪd ɪn ðɪs ekˈstreməti/
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It invested him with an uncouth dignity that for the first time excited Grant's respect.
/ɪt ˌɪnˈvestəd hɪm wɪð æn ˈʌnˈkuːθ ˈdɪɡnəti ðæt fɔːr ðə fɜːrst taɪm ɪkˈsaɪtəd ɡrænts rɪˈspekt/
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I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.
/aɪ beɡ jɔːr ˈpɑːrdən ɡrænt fɔːr ðə ˈheɪsti weɪ aɪ spoʊk tuː juː ə ˈmoʊmənt əˈɡoʊ fɔːr aɪ θæŋk juː ənd əˈpriːʃieɪt ˈθɜːroʊli ənd sɪnˈsɪrli wʌt juː hæv dʌn/

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experiencing verb US /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/

-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading “Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.”

falsity noun US /ˈfɔːlsəti/

the state of being false or untrue

From this reading “Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.”

Grant's noun US /ɡrænts/

possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid

From this reading “It invested him with an uncouth dignity that for the first time excited Grant's respect.”

invested verb US /ˌɪnˈvestəd/

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading “It invested him with an uncouth dignity that for the first time excited Grant's respect.”

reaction noun US /riˈækʃən/

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading “Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.”

uncouth adjective US /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading “It invested him with an uncouth dignity that for the first time excited Grant's respect.”

unintentionally adverb US /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəli/

without intention; in an unintentional manner

From this reading “Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.”

wronged verb US /rɔːŋd/

past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to

From this reading “Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.”

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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 “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/

in the past

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

aidnounUS /eɪd/

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It invested him with an uncouth dignity that for the first time excited Grant's respect.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

begverbUS /beɡ/

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

companion's

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From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading It invested him with an uncouth dignity that for the first time excited Grant's respect.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading It invested him with an uncouth dignity that for the first time excited Grant's respect.

experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/

-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

falsitynounUS /ˈfɔːlsəti/

the state of being false or untrue

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It invested him with an uncouth dignity that for the first time excited Grant's respect.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It invested him with an uncouth dignity that for the first time excited Grant's respect.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/

let have

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/

possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid

From this reading It invested him with an uncouth dignity that for the first time excited Grant's respect.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/

excessively quick

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The change indeed was marked and significant.

investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading It invested him with an uncouth dignity that for the first time excited Grant's respect.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The change indeed was marked and significant.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

pardonverbUS /ˈpɑːrdən/

accept an excuse for

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/

with speed

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading It invested him with an uncouth dignity that for the first time excited Grant's respect.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

important in effect or meaning

From this reading The change indeed was marked and significant.

sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/

with sincerity; without pretense

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

spokenounUS /spoʊk/

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

thankverbUS /θæŋk/

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It invested him with an uncouth dignity that for the first time excited Grant's respect.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading It invested him with an uncouth dignity that for the first time excited Grant's respect.

unintentionallyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəli/

without intention; in an unintentional manner

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/

not known

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The change indeed was marked and significant.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

WhetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading “All!” replied Grant, struck with the change in his companion's manner, and turning his eyes upon him quickly.

worstnounUS /wɜːrst/

the least favorable outcome

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

wrongedverbUS /rɔːŋd/

past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to

From this reading Whether from relief at knowing the worst, or whether he was experiencing the same reaction from the utter falsity of this last accusation that he had felt when Grant had unintentionally wronged him in his previous recollection, certain it is that some unknown reserve of strength in his own nature, of which he knew nothing before, suddenly came to his aid in this extremity.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Grant, for the hasty way I spoke to you a moment ago, for I thank you, and appreciate thoroughly and sincerely what you have done.

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