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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 It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
All
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From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
beautiful
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From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
Blanche
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From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
company
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From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
day
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From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
deck
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From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
declared
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From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
desired
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From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
devoted
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From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
discernmentnounUS /dɪˈsɝːn.mənt/
The ability to judge well and perceive the true nature of events.
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
Dr
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From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
familiar
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From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
fascinating
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From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
Ferrolan
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From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
FLORA
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From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
freshen
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From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
helpnounUS /help/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
INDIA
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From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
interest
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From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
ladies
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From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
lady
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From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
latter
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From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
library
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From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
Lord
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From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
Louis
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From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
man
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From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
middle
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From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
millionaire
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From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
Miss
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From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
Modava
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From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
monsoon
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From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
most
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From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
north-east
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From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
observed
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From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
other
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From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
people
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From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
person
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From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
planking
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From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
pleasantnounUS /pleasant/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
promenade
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From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
recreation
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From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
retiredverbUS /rɪˈtaɪərd/
went away to a private place
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
seeing
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From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
shipnounUS /ship/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
side
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From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
Sir
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From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
SNAKES
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From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
special
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From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
storm
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From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
strucknounUS /struck/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
Tremlyn
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From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
very
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From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
walking
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From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
well
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From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
young
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From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
