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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 He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
appeared
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This young man was manager as well as servant.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
began
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From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
boy
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From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
brought
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From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
care
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From this reading He understood his work thoroughly, and the place prospered under his care.
contented
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From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
day
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
doorway
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
evening
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From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
expressing
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From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
FRIENDS
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
habit
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From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
happy
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From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He understood his work thoroughly, and the place prospered under his care.
help
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From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
here
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From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He understood his work thoroughly, and the place prospered under his care.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
inn
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
landlady
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
last
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From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
life
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From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
man
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From this reading This young man was manager as well as servant.
manager
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From this reading This young man was manager as well as servant.
Menotti
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From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
Menotti's
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
morning
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
Mrs
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
NEW
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
next
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
observing
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
people
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From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
place
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From this reading He understood his work thoroughly, and the place prospered under his care.
planning
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
prospered
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From this reading He understood his work thoroughly, and the place prospered under his care.
requests
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From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
satisfaction
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From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
send
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From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
servant
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
signs
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
standing
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
still
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From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
suddenly
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This young man was manager as well as servant.
thoroughly
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From this reading He understood his work thoroughly, and the place prospered under his care.
thought
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From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He understood his work thoroughly, and the place prospered under his care.
understood
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From this reading He understood his work thoroughly, and the place prospered under his care.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
weather
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
well
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From this reading This young man was manager as well as servant.
went
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From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
whereverconjunctionUS /weˈrevər/
in or to any place at all
From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
whistling
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From this reading He had a habit of whistling wherever he went, and people thought it was because his life was such a happy, contented one that he could not help expressing his satisfaction.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
work
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The next morning the landlady was standing in the doorway of the inn, observing the signs of the weather and planning the work of the day, when suddenly Mrs. Menotti's servant appeared.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If the boy I brought you last evening is still here," he began, "Mrs. Menotti requests that you will send him over to her.
young
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From this reading This young man was manager as well as servant.
