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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 Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
all
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
also
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
Americans
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
best
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
board
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From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
breakfast
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From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
CAPITAL
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From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Captain Ringgold returned his thanks quite eloquently.
commander
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
country
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
discharge
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From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
early
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From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
eloquently
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From this reading Captain Ringgold returned his thanks quite eloquently.
enjoyment
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
enlarged
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
entertained
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From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
expressive
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
farewells
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From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
friends
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
Guardian-Mother
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From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
Guicowar
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Ringgold returned his thanks quite eloquently.
hospitality
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
host's
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
India
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
kingly
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
liberality
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
lifetime
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From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
like
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From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
lives
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
longer
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
Lord
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From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
made
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
magnate
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
Modava
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From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
Moroccan
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
obligations
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From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
only
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
partynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
persons
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
praise
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
princes
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From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
principal
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
provided
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From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
PUNJAB
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From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Captain Ringgold returned his thanks quite eloquently.
regret
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
remain
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
rendered
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
repast
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From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
returnednounUS /ˈreturned/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Captain Ringgold returned his thanks quite eloquently.
Ringgold
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From this reading Captain Ringgold returned his thanks quite eloquently.
saving
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
service
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
Sir
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From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
Speeches
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
spoken
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From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
thanks
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From this reading Captain Ringgold returned his thanks quite eloquently.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
travellers
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From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
Tremlyn
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From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
two
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
very
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
visit
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From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
