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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 It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Austin was twelve years of age, and Brian about two years younger.
affectionate
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From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
age
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From this reading Austin was twelve years of age, and Brian about two years younger.
alreadynounUS /ˈalready/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
appearancenounUS /ˈappearance/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
approaching
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
Austin
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
back
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From this reading Brian was for returning back; but to this Austin would by no means consent.
Basil
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From this reading Their brother Basil, who was not with them, had hardly completed his sixth year.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
Brian
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
brother
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From this reading Their brother Basil, who was not with them, had hardly completed his sixth year.
brothers
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From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Brian was for returning back; but to this Austin would by no means consent.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Brian was for returning back; but to this Austin would by no means consent.
closely
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From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
completed
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From this reading Their brother Basil, who was not with them, had hardly completed his sixth year.
consent
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From this reading Brian was for returning back; but to this Austin would by no means consent.
daring
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From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
darker
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
day
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
distance
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
dwelling
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
Edwards
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
father's
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
fearful
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From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
five
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
four
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
grew
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
gusty
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
hardly
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From this reading Their brother Basil, who was not with them, had hardly completed his sixth year.
heavens
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
high
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Their brother Basil, who was not with them, had hardly completed his sixth year.
home
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
hours
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
lived
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
love
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From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
means
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From this reading Brian was for returning back; but to this Austin would by no means consent.
miles
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Brian was for returning back; but to this Austin would by no means consent.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their brother Basil, who was not with them, had hardly completed his sixth year.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
other
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From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
overclouded
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
relations
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From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
resembled
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From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
returning
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
rose
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
sixth
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From this reading Their brother Basil, who was not with them, had hardly completed his sixth year.
some
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
storm
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
suddenlynounUS /ˈsuddenly/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their brother Basil, who was not with them, had hardly completed his sixth year.
things
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From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Brian was for returning back; but to this Austin would by no means consent.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
three
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From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
twelve
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From this reading Austin was twelve years of age, and Brian about two years younger.
two
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From this reading Austin was twelve years of age, and Brian about two years younger.
uncle
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
unlike
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From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
very
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From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
visit
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
wild
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
wind
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From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was on a wild and gusty day, that Austin and Brian Edwards were returning home from a visit to their uncle, who lived at a distance of four or five miles from their father's dwelling, when the wind, which was already high, rose suddenly; and the heavens, which had for some hours been overclouded, grew darker, with every appearance of an approaching storm.
wonderful
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From this reading The three brothers, though unlike in some things--for Austin was daring, Brian fearful, and Basil affectionate--very closely resembled each other in their love of books and wonderful relations.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Brian was for returning back; but to this Austin would by no means consent.
year
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From this reading Their brother Basil, who was not with them, had hardly completed his sixth year.
years
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From this reading Austin was twelve years of age, and Brian about two years younger.
younger
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From this reading Austin was twelve years of age, and Brian about two years younger.
