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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 Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
act
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From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
all
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
any
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From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
appeal
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From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
believenounUS /ˈbelieve/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
bent
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
boys
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
care
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
chap
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From this reading “Harry Watson is a splendid chap.
credence
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
declared
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From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
difference
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From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
downfall
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
exaggerations
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
father
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
forger
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
friendly
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
girl
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From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
GoodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
Harry
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From this reading “Harry Watson is a splendid chap.
Harry's
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
hero
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
hotly
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From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Harry Watson is a splendid chap.
isn't
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From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
it's
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From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
lad
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
laughed
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From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
makes
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From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
malicious
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From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
man
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From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
manner
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
only
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
particularly
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
prison
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From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
reached
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From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
ready
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
refused
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From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
repeatednounUS /repeated/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
report
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From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
result
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
retorted
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From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
sentence
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From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
soon
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
splendid
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From this reading “Harry Watson is a splendid chap.
stoop
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From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
story
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
tale
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From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
tellnounUS /tell/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
two
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
Viola
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From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
Watson
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From this reading “Harry Watson is a splendid chap.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
word
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From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
