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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 How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
add
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
alive
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
arms
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
beauty
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
became
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
Bed
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
beggarnounUS /ˈbɛɡər/
a person who asks for money or food
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
Begging
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From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
bell
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From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
Betty
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
birth
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
blind
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
brings
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From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
called
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
care
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From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
caused
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
chink
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
ChristenednounUS /ˈchristened/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
condition
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
dandled
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
Daughter
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
days
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From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
delivered
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
dog
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
ease
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From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
Elizabeth
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
fell
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
follows
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From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
freeadjectiveUS /friː/
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
further
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
get
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From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
happiest
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
helpnounUS /help/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
home
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From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
How
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
hundred
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
increased
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
joy
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
kissed
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
labour
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From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
lined
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
lives
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From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
London
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
loving
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
luck
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
made
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
man
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
master
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
merry
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From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
modesty
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
NamenounUS /name/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
often
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
others
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From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
pelf
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From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
perfect
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
please
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From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
pleasing
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From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
pockets
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
Pretty
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
return
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
sing
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From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
soon
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
store
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From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
strife
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From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
Success
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From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
sweat
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From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
times
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
toil
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From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
tone
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
tonguenounUS /tongue/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
Trade
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From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
travels
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From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
trudged
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
warm
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
way
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From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
wealth
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From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
well
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
whate'er
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From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
Wife
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
years
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
