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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 Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
accountsnounUS /ˈaccounts/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
althoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
answer
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
associates
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
assuming
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
attire
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
Beaumarchef
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
best
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
called
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
CHUPIN
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From this reading MASTER CHUPIN.
compelled
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From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
cooks
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From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
deal
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From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
discomposed
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From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
disrespect
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From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
dress
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From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
due
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From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
Early
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From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
every-day
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From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
general
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
habit
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
importance
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
impressed
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
inner
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
kept
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From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
leaving
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From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
lodging-house
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From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
Mascarin
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
MASTER
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From this reading MASTER CHUPIN.
meant
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From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
meeting
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
much
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
muttering
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From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
notice
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From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
obtained
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From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
occasion
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
office
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
often
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
questions
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
received
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From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
servants
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From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
situations
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From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
subordinate
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From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
two
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From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
up
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From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
very
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
