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1922
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
1923
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
1924
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
all
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
aunt
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
based
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From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
begannounUS /began/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
Buy
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From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
C
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From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
calculations
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From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
came
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From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
carelessly
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From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
carrying
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
coin
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From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
conclusion
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From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
December
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
deep
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From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
down
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From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
Edition
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
Eighth
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
equivalent
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From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
fact
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From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
February
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
Fifth
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
FirstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
FourthnounUS /fourth/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
gave
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
gazing
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From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
GEORGE
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From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
go
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From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
grocer's
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
Impression
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
indulged
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From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
January
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
letter
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
LIMITED
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From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
LONDON
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From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
luxuries
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From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
NEWNES
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From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
Ninth
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
October
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
parcels
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
Pictures
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From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
posting
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
road
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From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
said
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From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
Second
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
September
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
Seventh
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
shilling
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
sixpences
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From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
SixthnounUS /sixth/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
slowly
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From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
some
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From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
SOUTHAMPTON
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From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
ST
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From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
STRAND
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From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
sweets
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From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
temper
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
ThirdnounUS /third/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
thoughtfully
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From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
two
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From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
W
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From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
walked
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From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
William
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From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
William's
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
