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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 It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
almost
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From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
always
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From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
any
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
bodings
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From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
cast
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
cause
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
close
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From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
common
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
the inner sense of right and wrong
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
days
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
defective
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
degree
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From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
digestion
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
disasters
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
disquieted
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
dramatic
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
END
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From this reading THE END OF THE "JEST."
especially
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
faith
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From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
fiction
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
find
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
forebodings
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
fulfilled
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
gloomiest
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
ill
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From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
impending
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
impression
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
impressions
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
JEST
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From this reading THE END OF THE "JEST."
large
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From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
learns
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
loses
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From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
made
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
more
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
much
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
observer
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From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE "JEST."
often
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
other
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
pass
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
presentiments
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
real
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From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
realm
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
result
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
rule
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From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
seem
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From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
shadows
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
sombre
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE "JEST."
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
true
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From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
unusual
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
usually
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
very
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
way
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From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
