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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 Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
absence
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
accompanied
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
all
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From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
Angel
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
askednounUS /asked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
away
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
Bailey
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
certain
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
charge
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
concerning
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
days
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
Depths
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
devices
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From this reading So Angel and Gerald were left, in a way, to their own devices.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.
dull
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From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
EARLY
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
editor
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
evenings
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
to think that something will happen
From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
explaining
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
father
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From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.
few
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
Gerald
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
get
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From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
go
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
Greater
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
home
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
hope
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From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
household
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
I'll
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From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.
illustrations
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
intention
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
interview
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
July
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
leaving
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
London
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
magazine
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
more
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
Mr
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
Mrs
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
necessary
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
own
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From this reading So Angel and Gerald were left, in a way, to their own devices.
remain
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
repliednounUS /replied/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
satisfied
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
say
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From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.
series
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Angel and Gerald were left, in a way, to their own devices.
soon
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From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
spend
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
story
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
suggestion
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
Vallance
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From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
Very
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From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
way
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From this reading So Angel and Gerald were left, in a way, to their own devices.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
well
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From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So Angel and Gerald were left, in a way, to their own devices.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
willingly
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From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.
Willis
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From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.
