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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 We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
all
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
awoke
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
beautiful
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From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
beheld
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From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
beings
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
bornnounUS /born/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
boy
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From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.
burden
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From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
carol
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From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
Caxton
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
chamber
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
chanted
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From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
choir
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From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
Christmas
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From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
clothes
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From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
consisted
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From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.
consultation
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From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.
convinced
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
Day
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From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
de
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
delight
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
dinner
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
dogs
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
door
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From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
editions
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
eldest
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From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.
escorted
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
evening
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
events
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
fairies
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
fairy
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From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
Falstaff
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
feet
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From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.
forth
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From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
gentleman-like
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
girls
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From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.
GreatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
groups
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From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
Hall
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
happy
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
heard
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From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
identity
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
imaginenounUS /ˈimagine/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
lay
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From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.
led
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
lovely
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From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.
Master
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
mock
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
more
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From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
most
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From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
musing
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From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.
nasal
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
nextnounUS /next/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
number
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
old
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From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
opened
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From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
outsidenounUS /ˈoutside/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.
painter
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From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
pattering
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From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.
pillow
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From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.
preceding
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
Presently
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From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
reality
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
RejoicenounUS /ˈrejoice/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
rose
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From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
Saviour
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From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
seraphs
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From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.
served
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
Simon
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
six
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From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.
slipped
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From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
small
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From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
softly
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From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
solo
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
sound
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From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.
suddenlynounUS /ˈsuddenly/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
two
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From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.
up
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
van
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
voices
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From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
WHENconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.
whispering
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From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.
Winding
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
Worde
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
Wynkin
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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.
