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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 He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
action
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From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
actuated
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From this reading It was that conviction, and not any idea as to the sufficiency or insufficiency, as to the truth or falsehood, of the editor's apology, which had actuated him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
any
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From this reading It was that conviction, and not any idea as to the sufficiency or insufficiency, as to the truth or falsehood, of the editor's apology, which had actuated him.
apology
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From this reading It was that conviction, and not any idea as to the sufficiency or insufficiency, as to the truth or falsehood, of the editor's apology, which had actuated him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
bird
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From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
Bishop
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From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
bringing
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From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
care
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From this reading As he had said to his lawyer, he did not in the least care for the newspaper people.
career
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From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
conviction
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From this reading It was that conviction, and not any idea as to the sufficiency or insufficiency, as to the truth or falsehood, of the editor's apology, which had actuated him.
CORRESPONDENCE
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From this reading CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE PALACE.
deter
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From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜrmɪnd/
having firmly decided to do something
From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
disgracenounUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
shame caused by unacceptable behaviour
From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
DoctornounUS /doctor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
editor's
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From this reading It was that conviction, and not any idea as to the sufficiency or insufficiency, as to the truth or falsehood, of the editor's apology, which had actuated him.
especially
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From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
falsehood
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From this reading It was that conviction, and not any idea as to the sufficiency or insufficiency, as to the truth or falsehood, of the editor's apology, which had actuated him.
felt
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From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he had said to his lawyer, he did not in the least care for the newspaper people.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
future
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From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
glory
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From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
go
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From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
hand
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From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
heavy
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From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was that conviction, and not any idea as to the sufficiency or insufficiency, as to the truth or falsehood, of the editor's apology, which had actuated him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
idea
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From this reading It was that conviction, and not any idea as to the sufficiency or insufficiency, as to the truth or falsehood, of the editor's apology, which had actuated him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
insufficiency
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From this reading It was that conviction, and not any idea as to the sufficiency or insufficiency, as to the truth or falsehood, of the editor's apology, which had actuated him.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was that conviction, and not any idea as to the sufficiency or insufficiency, as to the truth or falsehood, of the editor's apology, which had actuated him.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
lawyer
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From this reading As he had said to his lawyer, he did not in the least care for the newspaper people.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As he had said to his lawyer, he did not in the least care for the newspaper people.
Mary's
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From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
moments
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From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
more
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From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
nest
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From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
newspaper
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From this reading As he had said to his lawyer, he did not in the least care for the newspaper people.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was that conviction, and not any idea as to the sufficiency or insufficiency, as to the truth or falsehood, of the editor's apology, which had actuated him.
own
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From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
PALACE
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From this reading CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE PALACE.
people
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From this reading As he had said to his lawyer, he did not in the least care for the newspaper people.
possible
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From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
present
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From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
resolved
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From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
said
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From this reading As he had said to his lawyer, he did not in the least care for the newspaper people.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by alcohol
From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
soiling
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From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
sufficiency
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From this reading It was that conviction, and not any idea as to the sufficiency or insufficiency, as to the truth or falsehood, of the editor's apology, which had actuated him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE PALACE.
thinkingnounUS /thinking/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
trouble
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From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
troubles
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From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
truth
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From this reading It was that conviction, and not any idea as to the sufficiency or insufficiency, as to the truth or falsehood, of the editor's apology, which had actuated him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE possible glory of Mary's future career did not deter the Doctor from thinking of his troubles,--and especially that trouble with the Bishop which was at present heavy on his hand.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE PALACE.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had determined not to go on with his action, and had so resolved because he had felt, in his more sober moments, that in bringing the Bishop to disgrace, he would be as a bird soiling its own nest.
