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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 THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
administer
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From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
age
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From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
all
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From this reading "And do appoint the lady known as Madame Scotson my sole executress and trustee of all property which I may die possessed of;
allowed
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
any
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From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
appoint
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From this reading "And do appoint the lady known as Madame Scotson my sole executress and trustee of all property which I may die possessed of;
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And do appoint the lady known as Madame Scotson my sole executress and trustee of all property which I may die possessed of;
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
behalf
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From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
bells
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
bequeath
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From this reading "Save only that I bequeath to Madame Scotson my sword and the Victoria Cross;
BLACK
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From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
bodynounUS /body/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
Boulton
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From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
burial
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
catching
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
clothing
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
cold
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
coming
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From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
Commander
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From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
commission
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
consigned
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
Cross
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From this reading "Save only that I bequeath to Madame Scotson my sword and the Victoria Cross;
debts
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From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
die
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From this reading "And do appoint the lady known as Madame Scotson my sole executress and trustee of all property which I may die possessed of;
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
dying
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From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
earth
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
estate
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From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
executress
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From this reading "And do appoint the lady known as Madame Scotson my sole executress and trustee of all property which I may die possessed of;
flag
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
friend
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
glad
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
go
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
God
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
grandson
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From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
grief
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
hereby
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From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
James
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From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
just
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From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
Kate's
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From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
known
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From this reading "And do appoint the lady known as Madame Scotson my sole executress and trustee of all property which I may die possessed of;
lady
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From this reading "And do appoint the lady known as Madame Scotson my sole executress and trustee of all property which I may die possessed of;
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
Madame
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From this reading "And do appoint the lady known as Madame Scotson my sole executress and trustee of all property which I may die possessed of;
majesty's
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "And do appoint the lady known as Madame Scotson my sole executress and trustee of all property which I may die possessed of;
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
money
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
N
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From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
Narrative
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From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
neighbors
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
NIGHT
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From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
only
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From this reading "Save only that I bequeath to Madame Scotson my sword and the Victoria Cross;
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
parade
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
passes
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
pay
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From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
pealed
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
possessed
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From this reading "And do appoint the lady known as Madame Scotson my sole executress and trustee of all property which I may die possessed of;
pretense
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
property
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From this reading "And do appoint the lady known as Madame Scotson my sole executress and trustee of all property which I may die possessed of;
R
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From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
receive
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From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
regard
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
remainder
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From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
resurrection
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
retiredverbUS /rɪˈtaɪərd/
went away to a private place
From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
SaveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading "Save only that I bequeath to Madame Scotson my sword and the Victoria Cross;
Scotson
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From this reading "And do appoint the lady known as Madame Scotson my sole executress and trustee of all property which I may die possessed of;
service
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
sole
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From this reading "And do appoint the lady known as Madame Scotson my sole executress and trustee of all property which I may die possessed of;
soul
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
sound
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From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
spent
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
stand
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
sword
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From this reading "Save only that I bequeath to Madame Scotson my sword and the Victoria Cross;
Taylor
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From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
testament
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From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Save only that I bequeath to Madame Scotson my sword and the Victoria Cross;
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
there
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From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
toll
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
trustee
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From this reading "And do appoint the lady known as Madame Scotson my sole executress and trustee of all property which I may die possessed of;
uncovered
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
unseemly
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
Victoria
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From this reading "Save only that I bequeath to Madame Scotson my sword and the Victoria Cross;
wear
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
Wemyss
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From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "And do appoint the lady known as Madame Scotson my sole executress and trustee of all property which I may die possessed of;
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
whole
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From this reading "To pay my just debts, and to administer the remainder on behalf of my grandson, James Taylor, "Until at his coming of age he shall receive the whole estate, if there is any;
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE BLACK NIGHT _Kate's Narrative_ "I, Boulton Wemyss Taylor, Commander R. N., retired, being of sound mind in a dying body, do hereby make my last will and testament:
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
wrapped
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From this reading "And with regard to burial, it is my will that no money whatever shall be spent, but that my body, wrapped in the flag by right of her majesty's commission, shall be consigned to the earth by my neighbors; that no friend of mine shall be allowed to stand uncovered catching cold, or to wear unseemly black clothing at the service of the resurrection, or to toll bells which should be pealed when the soul passes to God, or to make pretense or parade of grief for one who is glad to go."
