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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 On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
absolutely
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
affection
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
all
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
also
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
attic
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
away
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From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
Bet
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From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
Bet's
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
brave
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
bridge
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
able to float or rise easily in water
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
certain
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
chain
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
China
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From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
church
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From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Will Scarlett's wedding-day had very nearly come.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
two people or things considered together
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
cruisenounUS /kruːz/
a journey by sea for a particular purpose
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
distance
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
dividednounUS /ˈdivided/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
dread
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
endurable
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
felt
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
following
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From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
gave
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
give
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
go
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From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
golden
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Will Scarlett's wedding-day had very nearly come.
halo
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
heart
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑnɪst/
truthful and trustworthy
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
hope
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
just
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
looknounUS /look/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You look out for the moon, Bet," Will had said to her.
love
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
made
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From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
man
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From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
Monday
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From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
moon
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From this reading "You look out for the moon, Bet," Will had said to her.
nearly
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From this reading Will Scarlett's wedding-day had very nearly come.
NevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
now
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
out
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From this reading "You look out for the moon, Bet," Will had said to her.
outwardly
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
Paradise
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
possibly
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From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
reach
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
reality
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
Row
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
said
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From this reading "You look out for the moon, Bet," Will had said to her.
sailnounUS /sail/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
sailor-mate
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
Scarlett's
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From this reading Will Scarlett's wedding-day had very nearly come.
see
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From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔrt/
brief or direct in expression
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
strong
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
surenounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
surround
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
things
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
Thursday
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From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
together
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From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
too
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
Tuesday
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From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
very
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From this reading Will Scarlett's wedding-day had very nearly come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
way
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
wedding-day
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From this reading Will Scarlett's wedding-day had very nearly come.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
whole
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
wife
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From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will Scarlett's wedding-day had very nearly come.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
years
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From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You look out for the moon, Bet," Will had said to her.
young
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From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
