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1872
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
accompanied
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From this reading Mr Leach was accompanied by his wife.
all
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From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.
Arrived
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From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
big
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From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
Board
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
bridge
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
business
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr Leach was accompanied by his wife.
city
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From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
Commons
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
two people or things considered together
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
debate
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
declaring
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From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.
deputation
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
determination
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From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.
Devonshire
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
Duke
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
erection
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
following
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From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
formed
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
Francis
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Leach was accompanied by his wife.
HOUSE
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
Houses
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From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
informed
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From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
introduced
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
James
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
Keighley
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
LATE
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
law
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From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
LEACH
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
listening
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
Local
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
LONDON
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
LORDS
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
made
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From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
MR
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
Mrs
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From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.
new
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
now
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
offices
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From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
own
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From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.
Parliament
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From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
Powell
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
presence
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From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
railway
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
relating
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
requirednounUS /required/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
see
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From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.
seen
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From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.
separated
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From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.
Sharp
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
Sir
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
spent
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
Squire
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From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.
Station
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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
Then
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From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.
way
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From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
wife
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From this reading Mr Leach was accompanied by his wife.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.
