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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 --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
absence
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
Any
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From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
appeared
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
Arthur
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
ask
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From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
attacked
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
B
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading ‘He and Mark were both in utter despair,’ said Jane.
BROWNING
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
Cadogan-place
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
Call
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From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
change
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From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
continuednounUS /ˈcontinued/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
days
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
defection
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
delights
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
description
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
despair
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From this reading ‘He and Mark were both in utter despair,’ said Jane.
E
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
eager
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
Erme
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
face
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From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
false
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From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
Finch
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
freeadjectiveUS /friː/
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
Gardner
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
giving
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
grief
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From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘He and Mark were both in utter despair,’ said Jane.
heard
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
home
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
household
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
Jane
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From this reading ‘He and Mark were both in utter despair,’ said Jane.
Lady's
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
light
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From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
Lord
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
man
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From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
Mark
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From this reading ‘He and Mark were both in utter despair,’ said Jane.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
melancholy
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
met
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
Miss
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
Mrs
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
nextnounUS /next/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
offended
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
once
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
peacefulness
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
picnic
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
poornounUS /poor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
riding
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
said
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From this reading ‘He and Mark were both in utter despair,’ said Jane.
see
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From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
several
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
shine
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From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
sisters
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
St
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
state
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
Theodora
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
Theodora's
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
try
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From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
two
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
use
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From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
utter
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From this reading ‘He and Mark were both in utter despair,’ said Jane.
VownounUS /vaʊ/
a serious promise
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
vowed
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From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
Wednesday
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From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
week
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
Well
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From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
Yes
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
