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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 Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
acquiesce
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From this reading Tom was ashamed not to acquiesce, but wished nevertheless that he might have had his own way.
afraid
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
all
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From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
All-Hallow
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From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
althoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
ashamedadjectiveUS /əˈʃeɪmd/
feeling guilt or embarrassment after doing something that causes embarrassment
From this reading Tom was ashamed not to acquiesce, but wished nevertheless that he might have had his own way.
askednounUS /asked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
asking
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From this reading Old Murdock had his reasons for asking him; although, to tell the truth, he and his son had a difference of opinion upon the subject.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
belonging
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From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
better
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
betther
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
bring
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
called
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From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
Cavana
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
chance
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
clothes
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From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
considered
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From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
difference
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From this reading Old Murdock had his reasons for asking him; although, to tell the truth, he and his son had a difference of opinion upon the subject.
doubt
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
easy
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
Edward
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From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
Eve
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From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
fellow
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
forthwith
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From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Murdock had his reasons for asking him; although, to tell the truth, he and his son had a difference of opinion upon the subject.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Tom was ashamed not to acquiesce, but wished nevertheless that he might have had his own way.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Old Murdock had his reasons for asking him; although, to tell the truth, he and his son had a difference of opinion upon the subject.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
house
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From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
humiliate
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
invitations
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From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
issuednounUS /issued/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
Lennon
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From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
looknounUS /look/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
man
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
manner
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From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
matter
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Tom was ashamed not to acquiesce, but wished nevertheless that he might have had his own way.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
much
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
Murdock
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From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
neighbor
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From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
neighbors
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From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
night
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
old
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From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
once
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
opinion
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From this reading Old Murdock had his reasons for asking him; although, to tell the truth, he and his son had a difference of opinion upon the subject.
overruled
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
own
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From this reading Tom was ashamed not to acquiesce, but wished nevertheless that he might have had his own way.
partynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
person
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From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
politest
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From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
put
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
reasonsnounUS /ˈreasons/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Old Murdock had his reasons for asking him; although, to tell the truth, he and his son had a difference of opinion upon the subject.
respectable
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From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
said
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
scarcely
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From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
see
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
set
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From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
son
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From this reading Old Murdock had his reasons for asking him; although, to tell the truth, he and his son had a difference of opinion upon the subject.
spoke
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
subject
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From this reading Old Murdock had his reasons for asking him; although, to tell the truth, he and his son had a difference of opinion upon the subject.
Sunday
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From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
tellnounUS /tell/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Old Murdock had his reasons for asking him; although, to tell the truth, he and his son had a difference of opinion upon the subject.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
together
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
Tom
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
truth
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From this reading Old Murdock had his reasons for asking him; although, to tell the truth, he and his son had a difference of opinion upon the subject.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Old Murdock had his reasons for asking him; although, to tell the truth, he and his son had a difference of opinion upon the subject.
wanst
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edward Lennon, although he could scarcely be called a neighbor, and moreover was not considered as "belonging to their set," was nevertheless asked to be of the party.
way
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From this reading Tom was ashamed not to acquiesce, but wished nevertheless that he might have had his own way.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
wheel
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The invitations for All-Hallow Eve were forthwith issued in person by old Murdock, who went from house to house in his Sunday clothes, and asked all the respectable neighbors in the politest manner.
Winny
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
wished
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From this reading Tom was ashamed not to acquiesce, but wished nevertheless that he might have had his own way.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
young
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From this reading Tom thought to "put a spoke in his wheel," but was overruled by the old man, who said it would look as if they were afraid to bring him and Winny Cavana together; that it was much better to let the young fellow see at once that he had no chance, which would no doubt be an easy matter on that night: "it was betther to _humiliate_ him at wanst."
