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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 STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
ability
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From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
able
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
absolutely
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
agin
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
all
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
apparently
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
assumed
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
away
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
begin
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
belief
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
care
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
carry
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
case
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
character
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
confidencenounUS /ˈconfidence/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
considerable
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Perk kept as tight a rein on his enthusiasm as he possibly could.
depend
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From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
distance
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
doubtless
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
enemy
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
enthusiasm
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From this reading Perk kept as tight a rein on his enthusiasm as he possibly could.
entrusting
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From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
enviable
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
failure
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From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
filled
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
finish
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
freeadjectiveUS /friː/
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
fun
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
furious
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
gets
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
getting
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
going
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
grip
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
group
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
habit
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perk kept as tight a rein on his enthusiasm as he possibly could.
hot
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
how
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From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
it's
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
Jack
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
Jest
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
job
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
just
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From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
kept
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From this reading Perk kept as tight a rein on his enthusiasm as he possibly could.
laughing
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
lot
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
measure
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From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
meet
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
men
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
mission
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From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
most
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
nearest
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
neednounUS /need/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
neighborhood
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perk kept as tight a rein on his enthusiasm as he possibly could.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
OUT
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
pack
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
perilous
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From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
Perk
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From this reading Perk kept as tight a rein on his enthusiasm as he possibly could.
persisted
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
possibly
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From this reading Perk kept as tight a rein on his enthusiasm as he possibly could.
pretty
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
racket
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
really
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
rein
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From this reading Perk kept as tight a rein on his enthusiasm as he possibly could.
reposed
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From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
road
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
say
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
scour
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
seem
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
separated
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
showing
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
simply
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
slip
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
sole
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From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
some
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
startnounUS /start/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
starting
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
stiff
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
STRIKING
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
success
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From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
suh
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
suspected
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
talking
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From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
there
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
thingnounUS /thing/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
things
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
tight
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From this reading Perk kept as tight a rein on his enthusiasm as he possibly could.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
trying
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
understood
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From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
up
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From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
we'll
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
whispered
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
whole
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From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading STRIKING OUT Jack was able to say all he did simply because they were separated from the nearest group of men by considerable distance; moreover, the pack persisted in talking and laughing, as though absolutely free from care, doubtless filled with the belief that their lot was a most enviable one--which apparently was the case.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He understood just what a perilous mission Jack was entrusting to his sole care; and how success, or failure, would depend on his ability to measure up to the confidence reposed in him.
yeou
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From this reading "Jest where am I to meet up with yeou agin, after I finish my job, suh?" he whispered; even trying to carry out his assumed character when there was really no need for such a thing, showing how the habit was apparently getting a pretty stiff grip on Perk, it would seem.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When I think it's about time for you to start things going, we'll slip away, so as to be on our road when the fun gets hot and furious; they might begin to scour the whole neighborhood if they suspected some enemy of starting the racket.
