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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 When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
abated
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
all
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From this reading Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a desire for food
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
arm
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From this reading (Dorman measured with his arm.) And he fell down, and all his shiny pennies rolled and rolled.
assent
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From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
attentive
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
audience
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
away
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From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
big
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From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
borrow
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From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
bunkhouse
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From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
Cameron
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From this reading Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
chair
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
convinced
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
decided
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From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
Dick
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From this reading Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
door
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From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
Dorman
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
down
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From this reading (Dorman measured with his arm.) And he fell down, and all his shiny pennies rolled and rolled.
excitement
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
explain
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
feet
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From this reading Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
fell
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From this reading (Dorman measured with his arm.) And he fell down, and all his shiny pennies rolled and rolled.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
go
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From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
gravely
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From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
Hayes
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
healthy
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
high
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From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
home
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From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
idol
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
invited
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
knob
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From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
measured
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From this reading (Dorman measured with his arm.) And he fell down, and all his shiny pennies rolled and rolled.
mens
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From this reading Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
messenger
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
Miss
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
Mr
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From this reading Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
noddednounUS /nodded/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
out
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
pennies
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From this reading (Dorman measured with his arm.) And he fell down, and all his shiny pennies rolled and rolled.
placed
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
pony
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From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
really
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
recall
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
ride
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From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
rolled
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From this reading (Dorman measured with his arm.) And he fell down, and all his shiny pennies rolled and rolled.
safe
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
searchers
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
select
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
shiny
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From this reading (Dorman measured with his arm.) And he fell down, and all his shiny pennies rolled and rolled.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
some
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From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
somewhat
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
started
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
there
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
too
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From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
tried
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From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
Uncle
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From this reading Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
up
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From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
usual
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From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
wasn't
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From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
Well
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From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
wheels
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From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
