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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 If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
a-coming
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From this reading "Is yon maid ever a-coming with the victuals?" she inquired in a rather harsh treble voice.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
anxious
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From this reading The man kept his hat drawn over his face, and slunk close into the corner as though he were anxious not to be seen.
appear
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From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
basket
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From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The man kept his hat drawn over his face, and slunk close into the corner as though he were anxious not to be seen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
Benden
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
bolt
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From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
brown
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
care
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From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
cautious
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From this reading "Do hush, Tabby!" said the man in the most cautious of whispers.
certainly
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
Chequers
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
close
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From this reading The man kept his hat drawn over his face, and slunk close into the corner as though he were anxious not to be seen.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
corner
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
dark
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do hush, Tabby!" said the man in the most cautious of whispers.
drawn
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From this reading The man kept his hat drawn over his face, and slunk close into the corner as though he were anxious not to be seen.
enormous
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From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Is yon maid ever a-coming with the victuals?" she inquired in a rather harsh treble voice.
face
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From this reading The man kept his hat drawn over his face, and slunk close into the corner as though he were anxious not to be seen.
feed
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
four-hours
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
full
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From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
give
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
hand
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From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
harsh
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From this reading "Is yon maid ever a-coming with the victuals?" she inquired in a rather harsh treble voice.
hat
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From this reading The man kept his hat drawn over his face, and slunk close into the corner as though he were anxious not to be seen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
home
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
horse
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
hush
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From this reading "Do hush, Tabby!" said the man in the most cautious of whispers.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
inn
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
inquirednounUS /ˈinquired/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Is yon maid ever a-coming with the victuals?" she inquired in a rather harsh treble voice.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is yon maid ever a-coming with the victuals?" she inquired in a rather harsh treble voice.
kept
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From this reading The man kept his hat drawn over his face, and slunk close into the corner as though he were anxious not to be seen.
kitchen
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
maid
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From this reading "Is yon maid ever a-coming with the victuals?" she inquired in a rather harsh treble voice.
man
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From this reading The man kept his hat drawn over his face, and slunk close into the corner as though he were anxious not to be seen.
modern
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
most
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From this reading "Do hush, Tabby!" said the man in the most cautious of whispers.
Mr
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The man kept his hat drawn over his face, and slunk close into the corner as though he were anxious not to be seen.
people
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
phrase
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
purpose
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
rather
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From this reading "Is yon maid ever a-coming with the victuals?" she inquired in a rather harsh treble voice.
recognised
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
restnounUS /rest/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
returning
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
said
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From this reading "Do hush, Tabby!" said the man in the most cautious of whispers.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
sat
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From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
seated
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
seen
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From this reading The man kept his hat drawn over his face, and slunk close into the corner as though he were anxious not to be seen.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
slunk
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From this reading The man kept his hat drawn over his face, and slunk close into the corner as though he were anxious not to be seen.
study
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
sup
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
Tabby
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From this reading "Do hush, Tabby!" said the man in the most cautious of whispers.
table
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From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
tea
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
there
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The man kept his hat drawn over his face, and slunk close into the corner as though he were anxious not to be seen.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
treble
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From this reading "Is yon maid ever a-coming with the victuals?" she inquired in a rather harsh treble voice.
two
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From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
upright
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From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
victuals
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From this reading "Is yon maid ever a-coming with the victuals?" she inquired in a rather harsh treble voice.
voice
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From this reading "Is yon maid ever a-coming with the victuals?" she inquired in a rather harsh treble voice.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
whispers
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From this reading "Do hush, Tabby!" said the man in the most cautious of whispers.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Is yon maid ever a-coming with the victuals?" she inquired in a rather harsh treble voice.
woman
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From this reading The woman sat bolt upright, an enormous, full basket on the table at her right hand, and did not appear to care in the least whether she were seen or not.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Mr Benden had not been in a brown study as he went into the Chequers to "sup his four-hours"--in modern phrase, to have his tea--and to give his horse a rest and feed before returning home, he would certainly have recognised two people who were seated in a dark corner of the inn kitchen, and had come there for the same purpose.
yon
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From this reading "Is yon maid ever a-coming with the victuals?" she inquired in a rather harsh treble voice.
