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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 His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
address
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From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HAMLIN IS OFF WITH AN OLD LOVE.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
arrival
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
bespattered
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
briskly
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From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
comment
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
condition
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
criticism
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
driving
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
dust
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
enough
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From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
exhausted
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
given
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From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
habits
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
HAMLIN
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From this reading HAMLIN IS OFF WITH AN OLD LOVE.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
horse
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
hotel
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From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
indifference
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAMLIN IS OFF WITH AN OLD LOVE.
Jack
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From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
knew
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
leave
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From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
lose
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From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
LOVE
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From this reading HAMLIN IS OFF WITH AN OLD LOVE.
Maxwell
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From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
MR
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From this reading MR.
much
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From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
neighbouring
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From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
OFF
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From this reading HAMLIN IS OFF WITH AN OLD LOVE.
OLD
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From this reading HAMLIN IS OFF WITH AN OLD LOVE.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
other
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
outskirts
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From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
prudent
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From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
rapid
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
reconstructed
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From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
road
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From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
Sacramento
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From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
stable
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From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
supreme
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
toilet
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From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
vehicle
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
walked
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From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
Wingdam
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From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading HAMLIN IS OFF WITH AN OLD LOVE.
