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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 If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
almost
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
annoying
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
answerednounUS /ˈanswered/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
appearances
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From this reading If he was to seem engaged, he would prefer that appearances might not be deceitful.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
became
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
begannounUS /began/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
believing
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
business-acquaintances
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
came
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
case
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
Christmas
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑmpləmentɪd/
praised or expressed approval of
From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
deal
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
deceitful
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From this reading If he was to seem engaged, he would prefer that appearances might not be deceitful.
declined
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
distinct
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
engaged
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
escort
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
evening
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
explaining
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
explanation
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
faces
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
follow
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
given
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
GREEN-EYED
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From this reading SEVERAL GREEN-EYED MONSTERS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
Hayn
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
holidays
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
hurried
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
impression
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
inclination
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
invitation
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
knowing
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
lady
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
lady's
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
looknounUS /look/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
Lucia
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
made
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If he was to seem engaged, he would prefer that appearances might not be deceitful.
Miss
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
MONSTERS
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From this reading SEVERAL GREEN-EYED MONSTERS.
more
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
much
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
new
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
occasionally
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
people
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
perhaps
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
Phil
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
Philip
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
prefer
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From this reading If he was to seem engaged, he would prefer that appearances might not be deceitful.
promised
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
public
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
rallied
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
said
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
season
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
seem
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
seen
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
SEVERAL
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From this reading SEVERAL GREEN-EYED MONSTERS.
significant
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
smile
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
some
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
somewhere
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
surenounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
there
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
tongues
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
Tramlay
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
usually
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
viva
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
voce
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From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
way
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading This impression became more distinct when some of his new business-acquaintances rallied or complimented him, and when he occasionally declined an invitation, given _viva voce_, by explaining that he had promised to escort Miss Tramlay somewhere that evening.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
women
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he was to seem engaged, he would prefer that appearances might not be deceitful.
York
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From this reading If this explanation were made to a lady, as was usually the case, a knowing smile, or at least a significant look, was almost sure to follow: it began to seem to Phil that the faces of the young women of New York said a great deal more than their tongues, and said it in a way that could not be answered, which was quite annoying.
young
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From this reading As the season hurried toward the Christmas holidays, there came to Philip Hayn the impression that he was being seen so much in public with Lucia, never against that young lady’s inclination, that perhaps some people were believing him engaged to her, or sure to be.
