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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 ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
articles
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
attention
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From this reading There were two or three customers before her, between whom she was dividing her attention.
away
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
basket-work
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
baskets
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There were two or three customers before her, between whom she was dividing her attention.
begannounUS /began/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There were two or three customers before her, between whom she was dividing her attention.
boasted
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
capitals
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From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
cheery
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
conspicuous
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From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
counter
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From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
crossed
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From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
customers
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From this reading There were two or three customers before her, between whom she was dividing her attention.
darted
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
distinguish
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
dividing
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From this reading There were two or three customers before her, between whom she was dividing her attention.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
door
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From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
embroidery
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
entering
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From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
etc
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
examine
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
exhibited
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
expression
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From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
eye
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
face
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From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
fairnounUS /fair/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
features
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
figure
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From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
finenounUS /fine/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
friend
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From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
gilt
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From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
handsomenounUS /ˈhandsome/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were two or three customers before her, between whom she was dividing her attention.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
imposing
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From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
indeed
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
Jessie
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From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
Jessie's
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
Kenelm
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From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
lady
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
less
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
loud
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
main
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From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
matron-like
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From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
more
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From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
Mrs
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
namenounUS /name/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
old
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From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were two or three customers before her, between whom she was dividing her attention.
ornamental
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
other
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
patterns
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
plate-glass
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
pleasantnounUS /pleasant/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
pretty
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From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
quick
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
rapidly
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
recognized
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From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
rounded
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From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
saying
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
seated
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were two or three customers before her, between whom she was dividing her attention.
shop
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From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
Somers
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From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
somewhat
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
specimens
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
staid
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From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
stationery
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
stranger
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
street
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From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
sufficiently
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From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
sundry
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
tastefully
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
There
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From this reading There were two or three customers before her, between whom she was dividing her attention.
three
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From this reading There were two or three customers before her, between whom she was dividing her attention.
threshold
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From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
too
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
town
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From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
turned
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
two
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
various
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
very
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From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
voice
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
wait
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON entering the main street of the pretty town, the name of Somers, in gilt capitals, was sufficiently conspicuous over the door of a very imposing shop.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were two or three customers before her, between whom she was dividing her attention.
windows
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From this reading It boasted two plate-glass windows, at one of which were tastefully exhibited various articles of fine stationery, embroidery patterns, etc.; at the other, no less tastefully, sundry specimens of ornamental basket-work.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kenelm crossed the threshold and recognized behind the counter--fair as ever, but with an expression of face more staid, and a figure more rounded and matron-like--his old friend Jessie.
young
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From this reading While a handsome young lady, seated, was saying, in a somewhat loud but cheery and pleasant voice, “Do not mind me, Mrs. Somers: I can wait,” Jessie’s quick eye darted towards the stranger, but too rapidly to distinguish his features, which, indeed, he turned away, and began to examine the baskets.
