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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 Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
anxious
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From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
Babiole
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From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
Babiole's
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
call
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From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
cat
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
ceremonious
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From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
chance
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
child
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
considered
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
contain
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From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
days
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From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
deer-stalker
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
departure
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From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
depressed
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From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
destruction
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
done
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
Ellmer
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From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
emphasis
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
evidently
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
exclamation
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
extending
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
eyebrows
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
eyes
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
Fabian's
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
first
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
fixed
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
great
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From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
guests
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From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
hands
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
haughty
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From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
here
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
how
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
informed
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
intention
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
interest
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From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
kept
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
learn
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
learnt
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
Life
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From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
likely
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
living
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
longer
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From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
made
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From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
manner
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From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
move
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From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
Mrs
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From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
much
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
never
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From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
occupied
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
Oh
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
only
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
opposition
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
other
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From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
permitted
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
poked
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
poor
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
possession
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From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
putting
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
raising
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
responsible
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
said
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
sardonic
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From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
saw
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From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
scarcely
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From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
seemed
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From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
settling
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
several
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From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
shyness
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From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
slow
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From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
somewhat
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From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
soon
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
spoke
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From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
stagnant
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From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
stay
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
stiff
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From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
surprise
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
taken
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From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Life seemed to move in a somewhat slow and stagnant manner for several days after the departure of my guests.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
up
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I scarcely saw Babiole, and never spoke to her, a great shyness towards each other having taken possession of both of us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
well
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From this reading She had evidently been informed of my opposition to Fabian's intention of extending his stay, and I soon learnt, to my great surprise, that she considered me responsible for the destruction of Babiole's first chance--'and the only one she is likely to have, poor child, living poked up here,' of 'settling well.'
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Ellmer, upon whom I made a ceremonious call when I could contain my anxious interest no longer, was stiff in manner, haughty and depressed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Oh,' said I, raising my eyebrows, and putting into that one exclamation as much sardonic emphasis as I could, while I kept my eyes fixed upon the cat and my hands much occupied with my deer-stalker, 'and may I be permitted to learn how I have done this?'
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