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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 a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
all
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From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
articles
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
attempting
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From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
away
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From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
baksheesh
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
bill
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
boat
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From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
call
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From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
combine
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
comes
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From this reading This excruciating crisis comes with every departure.
condition
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
contains
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
conviction
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
crisis
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From this reading This excruciating crisis comes with every departure.
departure
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From this reading This excruciating crisis comes with every departure.
directions
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From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
drawers
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
dread
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
EGYPT
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From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
entitled
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This excruciating crisis comes with every departure.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
excruciating
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From this reading This excruciating crisis comes with every departure.
fear
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
female
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
FINAL
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From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
forwarding
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From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
get
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From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
give
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From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
half-hour
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From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
halfway
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
hurried
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From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
hysteria
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
lock
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From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
lost
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From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
lower
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
lurking
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
Luxor
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From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
mail
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From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
menial
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
mental
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
missing
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
MR
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From this reading MR.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
over-charges
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
overlooking
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
pack
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From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
PEASLEY
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From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
plain
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
porters
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From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
produce
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
proprietor
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From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
rattles
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
sailing
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From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
several
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
SIZE-UP
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From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
sofa
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
some
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
suspicion
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This excruciating crisis comes with every departure.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
tip
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From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
trunks
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From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
uneasy
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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
up
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From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This excruciating crisis comes with every departure.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.
