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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 WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
afford
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
brands
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
Brewster
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From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
bring
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From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."
buy
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DAY BY DAY ON THE DROWSY NILE.
called
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
cannot
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
choice
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
cigar
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
cigars
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From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."
Connecticut
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From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
Corona
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
two people or things considered together
From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
crop
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
Cuba
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
customary
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
DAY
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From this reading DAY BY DAY ON THE DROWSY NILE.
dealer
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
del
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
dined
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From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
dinner
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From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."
down
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
DROWSY
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From this reading DAY BY DAY ON THE DROWSY NILE.
drug
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
druggist
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
entire
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
evening
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From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
familiar
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
favourite
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
fond
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
give
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."
gorgeous
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From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
HASSIM
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From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
hotel
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From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
Iowa
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
Lees
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
like
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
London
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From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
Lottie
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
love
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
Matadora
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
money
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
Mr
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From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
namenounUS /name/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
New
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
NILE
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From this reading DAY BY DAY ON THE DROWSY NILE.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
obtained
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DAY BY DAY ON THE DROWSY NILE.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
Peasley
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From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."
quarter
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
resides
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
said
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
six
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
some
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From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."
SOMETHINGpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
store
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
stroll
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
supper
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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
taken
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAY BY DAY ON THE DROWSY NILE.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."
very
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
waiter
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From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
WONDERFULnounUS /ˈwonderful/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.
York
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From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.
