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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 Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
advise
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From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
all
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From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
Allan's
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
Armadale's
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From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
back
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
Bashwood
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
best
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From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
capacity
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From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
chair
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
circumstances
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From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
departure
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
duties
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From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
filled
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From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
fortifying
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
further
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
hesitating
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
ignorantnounUS /ˈignorant/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
induced
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From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
informed
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From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
instruct
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From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
intrust
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From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
kindness
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From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
manifestly
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
modest
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
Mr
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
once
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From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
Pedgift
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From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
perhaps
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From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
questionnounUS /ˈquestion/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
relievednounUS /ˈrelieved/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
repliednounUS /replied/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
sat
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
say
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From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
sip
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
sir
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From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
situation
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From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
steward's
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From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
there
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From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
timid
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
two
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From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
understandnounUS /understand/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
ventured
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
wine
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
word
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From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
Yes
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From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
