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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 CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
afterwards
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From this reading It was a relief when Mrs. Foster rose, but he afterwards felt that opposing influences were being brought to bear on him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
ATTEMPT
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
bear
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From this reading It was a relief when Mrs. Foster rose, but he afterwards felt that opposing influences were being brought to bear on him.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was a relief when Mrs. Foster rose, but he afterwards felt that opposing influences were being brought to bear on him.
billiards
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From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was a relief when Mrs. Foster rose, but he afterwards felt that opposing influences were being brought to bear on him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a relief when Mrs. Foster rose, but he afterwards felt that opposing influences were being brought to bear on him.
carelessly
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
casual
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From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
Challoner
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
chatted
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
CHUDLEIGH
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
Colonel
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
companion's
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
determinedly
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From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
dined
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
dispersed
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From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
drawing-room
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From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
engaged
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From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
evening
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
felt
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From this reading It was a relief when Mrs. Foster rose, but he afterwards felt that opposing influences were being brought to bear on him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
Foster
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From this reading It was a relief when Mrs. Foster rose, but he afterwards felt that opposing influences were being brought to bear on him.
Foster's
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
FRESH
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
friend
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
Greythorpe
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
guests
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
Hazlehurst
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From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
hint
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
influences
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From this reading It was a relief when Mrs. Foster rose, but he afterwards felt that opposing influences were being brought to bear on him.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a relief when Mrs. Foster rose, but he afterwards felt that opposing influences were being brought to bear on him.
Keith
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
lookednounUS /looked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
MAKES
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
manner
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
MRS
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From this reading MRS.
NextnounUS /next/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
now
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
old
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a relief when Mrs. Foster rose, but he afterwards felt that opposing influences were being brought to bear on him.
opposing
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From this reading It was a relief when Mrs. Foster rose, but he afterwards felt that opposing influences were being brought to bear on him.
opposite
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
other
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
partynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
placed
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
play
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From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
position
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading It was a relief when Mrs. Foster rose, but he afterwards felt that opposing influences were being brought to bear on him.
rose
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From this reading It was a relief when Mrs. Foster rose, but he afterwards felt that opposing influences were being brought to bear on him.
sat
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
saw
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
several
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From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
some
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From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
stuck
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From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
talk
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From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
tension
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
then
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
there
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
uncomfortable
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
up
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
usual
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From this reading When the party dispersed, as was usual at Hazlehurst, some to play billiards and some to the drawing-room, Mrs. Keith engaged him in casual talk and stuck to him determinedly for a time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
watching
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From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a relief when Mrs. Foster rose, but he afterwards felt that opposing influences were being brought to bear on him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He found his position uncomfortable, because when he looked up he saw that his old friend was watching him, and, though she chatted carelessly, there was now and then a hint of tension in his companion's manner.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading CHUDLEIGH MAKES A FRESH ATTEMPT Next evening Challoner and Greythorpe dined at Foster's with several other guests, and the Colonel was placed next to Mrs. Chudleigh, while Mrs. Keith sat opposite.
