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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 Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
acclamation
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From this reading Therefore Mrs. Moroney’s letter was hailed with acclamation.
activities
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From this reading “She doesn’t label their particular activities, but says they’ll be willing to do anything at all.”
agonynounUS /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
all
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From this reading “She doesn’t label their particular activities, but says they’ll be willing to do anything at all.”
Allenby
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From this reading Allenby alone retained any cheerfulness; and much of that was due to ancient military discipline.
alonenounUS /alone/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Allenby alone retained any cheerfulness; and much of that was due to ancient military discipline.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Allenby alone retained any cheerfulness; and much of that was due to ancient military discipline.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
any
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From this reading Allenby alone retained any cheerfulness; and much of that was due to ancient military discipline.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading “She doesn’t label their particular activities, but says they’ll be willing to do anything at all.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “She doesn’t label their particular activities, but says they’ll be willing to do anything at all.”
battle
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
bless
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From this reading “Two maids she can recommend, bless her heart!” said Mr. Linton.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “She doesn’t label their particular activities, but says they’ll be willing to do anything at all.”
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Two maids she can recommend, bless her heart!” said Mr. Linton.
cheerfulness
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From this reading Allenby alone retained any cheerfulness; and much of that was due to ancient military discipline.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
unpleasantly cold
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
cook-lady
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
days
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
delayed
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
discipline
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From this reading Allenby alone retained any cheerfulness; and much of that was due to ancient military discipline.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “She doesn’t label their particular activities, but says they’ll be willing to do anything at all.”
doesn't
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From this reading “She doesn’t label their particular activities, but says they’ll be willing to do anything at all.”
due
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From this reading Allenby alone retained any cheerfulness; and much of that was due to ancient military discipline.
encountered
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
evidence
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
face
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
feelingnounUS /ˈfeeling/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
gave
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
going
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
hailednounUS /hailed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Therefore Mrs. Moroney’s letter was hailed with acclamation.
heart
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From this reading “Two maids she can recommend, bless her heart!” said Mr. Linton.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
housekeeper
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
label
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From this reading “She doesn’t label their particular activities, but says they’ll be willing to do anything at all.”
later
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
letter
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From this reading Therefore Mrs. Moroney’s letter was hailed with acclamation.
Linton
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From this reading “Two maids she can recommend, bless her heart!” said Mr. Linton.
longer
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
maids
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From this reading “Two maids she can recommend, bless her heart!” said Mr. Linton.
mail
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
military
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From this reading Allenby alone retained any cheerfulness; and much of that was due to ancient military discipline.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
Moroney's
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From this reading Therefore Mrs. Moroney’s letter was hailed with acclamation.
Mr
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From this reading “Two maids she can recommend, bless her heart!” said Mr. Linton.
Mrs
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From this reading Therefore Mrs. Moroney’s letter was hailed with acclamation.
much
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
Norah
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
particular
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From this reading “She doesn’t label their particular activities, but says they’ll be willing to do anything at all.”
recommend
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From this reading “Two maids she can recommend, bless her heart!” said Mr. Linton.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
retained
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From this reading Allenby alone retained any cheerfulness; and much of that was due to ancient military discipline.
said
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From this reading “Two maids she can recommend, bless her heart!” said Mr. Linton.
Sarah
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
says
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From this reading “She doesn’t label their particular activities, but says they’ll be willing to do anything at all.”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
soon
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “She doesn’t label their particular activities, but says they’ll be willing to do anything at all.”
there
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore Mrs. Moroney’s letter was hailed with acclamation.
they'll
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From this reading “She doesn’t label their particular activities, but says they’ll be willing to do anything at all.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Allenby alone retained any cheerfulness; and much of that was due to ancient military discipline.
too
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
Two
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
willing
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From this reading “She doesn’t label their particular activities, but says they’ll be willing to do anything at all.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
wooden
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From this reading Two days later, the morning mail brought relief—not too soon, for there was evidence that the battle between the housekeeper and the cook-lady could not be much longer delayed, and Sarah was going about with a face of wooden agony that gave Norah a chilly feeling whenever she encountered her.
