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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 They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.
all
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
always
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From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
amusement
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From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
appeared
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
attended
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From this reading Of the four servants only two attended upon them.
away
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From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
better
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From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.
boys
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
day
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
difficulty
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From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
drewnounUS /drew/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
English
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From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.
enterprising
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From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
four
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
frequently
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From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
hotel
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From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
intelligent
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From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
JUGGERNAUT
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
JUGGLERS
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
late
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
lively
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
many
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From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.
means
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From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.
more
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
Moro
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From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.
nextnounUS /next/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
novelty
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From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
nuisance
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From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
older
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From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
ones
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From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
only
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From this reading Of the four servants only two attended upon them.
others
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From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
an old-fashioned sitting room
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
partynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
practically
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From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
restnounUS /rest/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
rested
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From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
retained
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From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.
retiredverbUS /rɪˈtaɪərd/
went away to a private place
From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.
Sabbath
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
Sayad
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From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.
servants
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From this reading Of the four servants only two attended upon them.
sightseeing
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.
some
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From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
spoke
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From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.
suggesting
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From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.
Sunday
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
tired
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.
tourists
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
two
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From this reading Of the four servants only two attended upon them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Of the four servants only two attended upon them.
very
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From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.
wing
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From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.
