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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 accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
able
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From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
abstained
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From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
accordingly
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From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
age
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From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
althoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
any
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From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
associated
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From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
aware
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From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
become
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From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
beings
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From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
benevolent
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From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
bitter
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From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
chance
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From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
characters
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From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
communication
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From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
concerned
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From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
contact
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From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
deal
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From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
direct
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From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
doubtless
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From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
embittered
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From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
enough
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From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
especially
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From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
experiences
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From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
generosity
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From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
gentlemannounUS /ˈgentleman/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
go
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From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
Grant
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From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
guide
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From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
guided
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From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
hopes
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From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
human
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From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
interest
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From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
known
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From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
lead
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From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
Lockhart
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From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
love
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From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
loves
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From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
making
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From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
man
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From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
most
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From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
Mr
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From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
Mrs
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From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
native
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From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
notion
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From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
now
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From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
object
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From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
observed
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From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
old
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From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
others
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From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
parties
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From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
pleasednounUS /ˈpleased/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
possessed
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From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
sagacious
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From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
simplicity
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From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
some
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From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
thirty
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From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
two
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From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
victim
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From this reading Mr. Grant, although he had doubtless been the victim of some bitter experiences, had possessed enough native generosity and simplicity not to have become embittered by them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
well
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From this reading Being a sagacious old gentleman, however, as well as a benevolent one, he had abstained from making any direct communication of his hopes to the parties most concerned, or even to Mrs. Lockhart.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
wife
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From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was well aware that human beings, especially while they are under thirty, object to being guided, even though their guide lead them whither they themselves would go.
young
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From this reading He had accordingly observed with a great deal of interest the contact of the two young characters with whom chance had associated him; and pleased himself with the notion that they might become man and wife.
youth
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From this reading His youth had known what it is to love, and now his old age was able to take an interest in the loves of others.
