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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 Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
able
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
Adrienne
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
all
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
amusing
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
Amy
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
annum
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
author
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
beautiful
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
beautifully
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
beings
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
best
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
book
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
brilliant
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
cannot
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
charm
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
Charmingly
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
Church
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
classic
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
clothe
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
congratulated
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
Cornish
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
count
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
Country
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
delightful
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
difficulties
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
Echo
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
enables
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
England
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
escapades
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
Evening
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
evolving
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
excellent
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
fail
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
family
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
feed
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
Feuvre
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
Feuvre's
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
five-and-twenty
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
fortunately
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
girl
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
heart
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
heartily
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
human
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From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
humane
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
influence
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From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
informed
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
insight
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
interest
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
labyrinth
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
lawyer
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
Le
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
legal
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
LifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
lips
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
listened
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
lives
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From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
magnificent
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
manner
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
Miss
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
modern
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
more
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
moving
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From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
much
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
Newspaper
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
Northants
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
novelist
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
only
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
others
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From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
overcome
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
particularly
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
perprepositionUS /pɜːr/
for each
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
phrases
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
pierce
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
possessed
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
pounds
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
power
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From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
provide
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
read
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From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
really
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
Record
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
roof
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
Rowena
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From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
seems
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
shelter
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
spirit
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
story
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From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
straight
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
style
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
Telegraph
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
tightened
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
tone
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
touching
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
touchingly
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
unselfish
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
usual
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
vividly
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From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
wonderfulnounUS /ˈwonderful/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
writes
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
written
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
