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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 Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
aux
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
Bon
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
breeds
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
brisker
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From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
cambric
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
cannot
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
ce
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
cigar
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From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
company
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
conversation
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
d'hommes
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
dames
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
Deronda
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From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
desire
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
difficile
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
est
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
Et
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
fait
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
fastened
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From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
favorite
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From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”
femmes
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
FONTAINE
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From this reading —LA FONTAINE.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
gossip
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From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
Grandcourt
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”
ignorantnounUS /ˈignorant/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
je
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
LA
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From this reading —LA FONTAINE.
Le
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
led
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From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
loin
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
man
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
MeanwhilenounUS /ˈmeanwhile/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
mesme
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
more
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
Mr
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From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
ne
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
nombre
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
off
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From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
often
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
own
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
pair
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
person
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
piece
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
porter
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
presently
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
pèse
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
qu'un
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
qui
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
remark
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From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”
restraint
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
Rien
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
said
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
secrets
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
some
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
sont
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
sur
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
sçais
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
tant
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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”
tellnounUS /tell/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
Vandernoodt
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From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
walk
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From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
washed-out
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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
wished
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From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!
withdraw
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From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”
