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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 Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
allows
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
alonenounUS /alone/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I wish it would mind its own business and leave mine alone," said Kate crossly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I wish it would mind its own business and leave mine alone," said Kate crossly.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
assumes
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From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
begin
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From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
business
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From this reading "I wish it would mind its own business and leave mine alone," said Kate crossly.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
call
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From this reading Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
Carter
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
two people or things considered together
From this reading "Do they couple my name with that?"
Craven
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
crossly
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From this reading "I wish it would mind its own business and leave mine alone," said Kate crossly.
dimensions
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From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do they couple my name with that?"
domestic
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From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
don't
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From this reading Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
forces
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From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
gently
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
given
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From this reading Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
hint
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
importance
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From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
individuals
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From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
introducing
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From this reading Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "I wish it would mind its own business and leave mine alone," said Kate crossly.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
Kate
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
leave
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From this reading "I wish it would mind its own business and leave mine alone," said Kate crossly.
Liverpool
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
MAJOR
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
matter
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From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
matters
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From this reading Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
MEREDITH
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
merely
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From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I wish it would mind its own business and leave mine alone," said Kate crossly.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I wish it would mind its own business and leave mine alone," said Kate crossly.
Mr
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
Mrs
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Do they couple my name with that?"
namenounUS /name/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Do they couple my name with that?"
nations
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From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
notice
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From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
Now
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From this reading Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
oppression
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From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
own
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From this reading "I wish it would mind its own business and leave mine alone," said Kate crossly.
paper
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From this reading Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
persecuting
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
personal
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From this reading Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
Post
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
public
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From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
rather
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
read
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From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
rule
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From this reading Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
said
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
sensational
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From this reading Now, I don't call the _Post_ a sensational paper, nor is it given to introducing personal matters, as a rule."
sufficient
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From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do they couple my name with that?"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "'The oppression of nations or individuals,'" read Mrs. Craven, "'may begin by being a matter of merely domestic importance, but when it assumes sufficient dimensions it forces itself into public notice.'"
wish
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From this reading "I wish it would mind its own business and leave mine alone," said Kate crossly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Do they couple my name with that?"
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I wish it would mind its own business and leave mine alone," said Kate crossly.
you've
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From this reading MAJOR MEREDITH "The _Liverpool Post_," said Mrs. Craven, "allows itself to hint gently that you've been rather persecuting Mr. Carter, Kate.
