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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 Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
able
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
add
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
all
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
altering
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
any
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
appreciate
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
articles
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
attractive
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
Bear-cat
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
Bread
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From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
building
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
cannot
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From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
cheaply
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
clear
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
connection
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
danger
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From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
dividednounUS /ˈdivided/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
don't
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
doubt
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
easily
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
Eileen
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From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
fall
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From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
favours
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
feel
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
few
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
finishes
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
friend
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
get
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
giving
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
grades
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From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
greatly
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
handy
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
happen
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From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
haven't
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
head
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
Henry
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
house
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From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
I'm
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
improvements
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
keep
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From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
Leavening
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From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
LifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
Linda
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From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
more
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
much
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
pay
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
pencil
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
Peter
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
Peter's
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
pieces
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
quoted
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From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
reason
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
receive
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
said
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From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
see
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
shouldn't
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
simply
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From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
slightest
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From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
some
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
stand
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From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
study
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
tail
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
there
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From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
thingnounUS /thing/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
true
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
use
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
want
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
way
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
why
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
workroom
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
