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Agnes Grey

Chapter III · Chapter 3

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A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.
She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.
When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.
That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.
I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.
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Agnes Grey

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of Agnes Grey is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/29 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.
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She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.
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When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.
Line 4
That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.
Line 5
I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.

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A

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

abilities

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From this reading I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.

abundant

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

again

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

all

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

already

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

and

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

Ann

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as

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averse

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From this reading I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.

backward

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From this reading I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.

be

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

been

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

being

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

Bloomfield

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

bows

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breakfast

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

business

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

but

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

by

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

chatted

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

civil

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

commenced

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

concluded

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

constant

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

contrived

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

could

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

day

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

difficulty

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

disappointments

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

do

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

done

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

down

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

dressing

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

every

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From this reading I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.

exchanged

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

exertion

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From this reading I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.

exhilaration

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

experienced

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

feeling

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

FEW

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

fidget

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

fingers

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

found

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

go

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

great

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

hair

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

half

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

having

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

her

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

hopeful

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

I

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

impatience

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

in

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

indeed

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From this reading I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.

into

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

it

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

keeping

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

LESSONS

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

light

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

long

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

longer

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

Mary

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

matter

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

me

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

meal

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

mental

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From this reading I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.

met

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

MORE

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

morning

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

Mrs

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

my

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

next

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

no

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

not

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From this reading I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.

nurse

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

of

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

other

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

performing

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

plaited

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

pomade

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

pupil

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

pupils

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From this reading I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.

render

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

repaired

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

ribbon

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

rose

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

schoolroom

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

She

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

smeared

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

species

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From this reading I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.

spite

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

still

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

tails

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

task

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

That

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

the

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

though

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From this reading I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.

three

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

tied

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

till

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

time

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

to

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

told

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

Tom

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From this reading I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.

two

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

unaccustomed

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

up

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From this reading She told me her nurse could do it in half the time, and, by keeping up a constant fidget of impatience, contrived to render me still longer.

very

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From this reading I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.

was

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

we

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

went

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

When

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

where

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From this reading When all was done, we went into the schoolroom, where I met my other pupil, and chatted with the two till it was time to go down to breakfast.

with

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From this reading A FEW MORE LESSONS I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her abundant hair was to be smeared with pomade, plaited in three long tails, and tied with bows of ribbon: a task my unaccustomed fingers found great difficulty in performing.

without

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From this reading I found my pupils very backward, indeed; but Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.

words

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From this reading That meal being concluded, and a few civil words having been exchanged with Mrs. Bloomfield, we repaired to the schoolroom again, and commenced the business of the day.

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