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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 It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
Allworth
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From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
also
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From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
Antonio
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
apartment
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From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
asserting
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From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
back
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From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
belief
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From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
bright
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
Broadsides
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
carpeted
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From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
cometh
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
comfortable
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From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
coming
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
conversation
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From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
criminal
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From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
dark
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
declaring
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From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
dividednounUS /ˈdivided/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
doom
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
E
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
Eudora
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From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
evening
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
events
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From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
faith
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From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
floor
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
flying
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
foameth
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
gathered
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
gloom
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
guests
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
guilt
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From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
HerenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
housekeeper's
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
innocence
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From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
Jessup
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
late
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From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
Lee
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
lighted
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
like
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From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
looking
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From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
loudly
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From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
mansion
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From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
medium-sized
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From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
middle
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
Miss
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
Mr
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
Mrs
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
oak-tree
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
opinion
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From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
out
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From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
P
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
pane
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
panic
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
prying
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
rear
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From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
roameth
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
Round
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
shrubberies
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From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
Shuddering
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
sighing
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
Softly
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
stoodnounUS /stood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
stoutly
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From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
stream
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
subject
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From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
suddennounUS /sudden/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
superiors
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From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
supper-table
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
supposed
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From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
Tabs
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
Then
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
There
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
ThroughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
tragic
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From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
trunk
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
turned
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From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
untrodden
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
waits
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
well
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From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
well-curtained
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From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
well-spread
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
wildly
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
window
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
windows
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From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
