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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 Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
age
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
aggravated
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
all
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
ally
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
any
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
aunt's
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
Beatrice
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
behalf
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
bitter
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From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
blow
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From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
broadly
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
brokennounUS /broken/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
broths
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
character
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
coddling
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
complaint
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
complicated
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
constitution
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From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
corrective
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
cousin
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
Dalrymple's
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
delicate
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From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
demonstratively
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
devoted
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
die
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From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
died
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
disease
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
doctor's
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
eased
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
encouragement
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
extremely
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From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
friend
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
gave
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
girl
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
handsplural nounUS /hændz/
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
happened
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
heart
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
heartily
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
hinted
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
indeed
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
inevitable
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
insanity
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
jellies
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
lapse
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
later
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From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
man
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
MARRIAGE
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From this reading RACHEL ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF MARRIAGE.
medicines
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
more
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
Mr
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
nervous
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From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
nineteennounUS /ˈnineteen/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
now
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RACHEL ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF MARRIAGE.
offered
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RACHEL ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF MARRIAGE.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
organisation
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From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
partook
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
petting
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
PHILOSOPHYnounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading RACHEL ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF MARRIAGE.
physical
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
presence
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
pretty
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
Probably
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
provocations
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From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
RACHEL
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From this reading RACHEL ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF MARRIAGE.
Rachel's
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From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
reason
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
refreshment
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
restnounUS /rest/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
restore
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
say
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
sense
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
sequel
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
sharper
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From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
some
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
soothed
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
sort
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
sound
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From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
sympathetic
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
talking
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
temporary
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
tender
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From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
terriblenounUS /ˈterrible/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RACHEL ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF MARRIAGE.
thingnounUS /thing/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
troubles
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Rachel's constitution was sound, albeit her nervous organisation was extremely delicate, and she did not die, neither under this bitter first blow, nor later on, when she had still sharper provocations.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
very
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From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The very talking of her troubles eased and soothed her, and gave her a sense of refreshment and rest, and though Beatrice offered her no encouragement on Mr. Dalrymple's behalf--and indeed hinted pretty broadly that the terrible thing which had happened was an inevitable sequel and corrective to a lapse of reason that partook of the character of temporary insanity, to say the least of it--she was heartily if not demonstratively sympathetic.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A little tender petting and coddling at the hands of her cousin Beatrice, who was now her devoted ally and friend, did more to restore her than all the doctor's medicines and all her aunt's jellies and broths.
woman
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From this reading Probably no girl of nineteen--probably no man or woman of any age--ever died of a broken heart, unless when that complaint was complicated and aggravated by the presence of physical disease of some sort.
