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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 Two days later, Mrs. Jelf brought Doris a letter.
addednounUS /added/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lady Despard added that she was certain, from all Mr. Churchill had said, she and Miss Marlowe would get on together, and that she intended starting for Italy as soon as possible.
all
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
angles
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
bore
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From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Two days later, Mrs. Jelf brought Doris a letter.
certain
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From this reading Lady Despard added that she was certain, from all Mr. Churchill had said, she and Miss Marlowe would get on together, and that she intended starting for Italy as soon as possible.
Chester
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
Churchill
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
convenient
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
crest
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From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
crimson
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From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
days
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From this reading Two days later, Mrs. Jelf brought Doris a letter.
dear
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
delightfully-illegible
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
Despard
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
Doris
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From this reading Two days later, Mrs. Jelf brought Doris a letter.
elaborate
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From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
emanated
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From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
envelope
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From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
faint
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From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
FASHIONING
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From this reading FASHIONING THE WEB.
find
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Despard added that she was certain, from all Mr. Churchill had said, she and Miss Marlowe would get on together, and that she intended starting for Italy as soon as possible.
friend
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
Gardens
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
get
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From this reading Lady Despard added that she was certain, from all Mr. Churchill had said, she and Miss Marlowe would get on together, and that she intended starting for Italy as soon as possible.
gold
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From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
greatest
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
hand
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
intended
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From this reading Lady Despard added that she was certain, from all Mr. Churchill had said, she and Miss Marlowe would get on together, and that she intended starting for Italy as soon as possible.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
Italian
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
Italy
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From this reading Lady Despard added that she was certain, from all Mr. Churchill had said, she and Miss Marlowe would get on together, and that she intended starting for Italy as soon as possible.
Jelf
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From this reading Two days later, Mrs. Jelf brought Doris a letter.
known
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
Lady
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
ladyship
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
later
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From this reading Two days later, Mrs. Jelf brought Doris a letter.
letter
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From this reading Two days later, Mrs. Jelf brought Doris a letter.
Marlowe
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
Miss
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
Mr
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
Mrs
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From this reading Two days later, Mrs. Jelf brought Doris a letter.
number
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Despard added that she was certain, from all Mr. Churchill had said, she and Miss Marlowe would get on together, and that she intended starting for Italy as soon as possible.
opened
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From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
perfume
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From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
philanthropist
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
placing
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
pleasednounUS /ˈpleased/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
points
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
possible
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From this reading Lady Despard added that she was certain, from all Mr. Churchill had said, she and Miss Marlowe would get on together, and that she intended starting for Italy as soon as possible.
recommended
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
reliance
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
said
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From this reading Lady Despard added that she was certain, from all Mr. Churchill had said, she and Miss Marlowe would get on together, and that she intended starting for Italy as soon as possible.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
soon
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
Spenser
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
stamped
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From this reading The envelope bore an elaborate crest, stamped in crimson and gold, and as she opened it, a faint perfume emanated from it.
starting
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From this reading Lady Despard added that she was certain, from all Mr. Churchill had said, she and Miss Marlowe would get on together, and that she intended starting for Italy as soon as possible.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FASHIONING THE WEB.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
together
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From this reading Lady Despard added that she was certain, from all Mr. Churchill had said, she and Miss Marlowe would get on together, and that she intended starting for Italy as soon as possible.
twelve
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
Two
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From this reading Two days later, Mrs. Jelf brought Doris a letter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
very
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
WEB
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From this reading FASHIONING THE WEB.
well-known
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
wrote
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From this reading It was from Lady Despard, who wrote--in the delightfully-illegible hand, all points and angles, known as “the Italian”--that her dear friend, the well-known philanthropist, Mr. Spenser Churchill, had recommended Miss Marlowe to Lady Despard, and, placing the greatest reliance upon Mr. Churchill, her ladyship would be very pleased if Miss Marlowe would come to her at number twelve Chester Gardens, as soon as Miss Marlowe could find it convenient.
