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Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled From
Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled From

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FROM OVER THE SEA, 1853.
THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.
STOWE ON THE CONTINENT.--IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS.--EN ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND AND GERMANY.--BACK TO ENGLAND.--HOMEWARD BOUND.
ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.
We are separated by the whole city.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled From

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled From is here in full — 278 sentences across 56 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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FROM OVER THE SEA, 1853.
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THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.
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STOWE ON THE CONTINENT.--IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS.--EN ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND AND GERMANY.--BACK TO ENGLAND.--HOMEWARD BOUND.
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ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.
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We are separated by the whole city.
/wiː ɑːr ˈsepəreɪtɪd baɪ ðə hoʊl ˈsɪti/

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argyll noun US /ɑːrˈɡaɪl/

a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm

From this reading “THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.”

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chat verb US /tʃæt/

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading “ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.”

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helps noun US /helps/

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading “THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.”

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macaulay noun US /məˈkɔːli/

English historian noted for his history of England (1800-1859)

From this reading “THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.”

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memorable adjective US /ˈmemərəbəl/

worth remembering

From this reading “THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.”

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stowe noun US /stoʊ/

United States writer of a novel about slavery that advanced the abolitionists' cause (1811-1896)

From this reading “THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.”

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switzerland noun US /ˈswɪtsərlənd/

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading “STOWE ON THE CONTINENT.--IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS.--EN ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND AND GERMANY.--BACK TO ENGLAND.--HOMEWARD BOUND.”

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windsor noun US /ˈwɪnzər/

a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit

From this reading “THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.”

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1853

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From this reading FROM OVER THE SEA, 1853.

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1856

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From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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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 THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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AMERICAnounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We are separated by the whole city.

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ARGYLLnounUS /ɑːrˈɡaɪl/

a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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ARTHURnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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BACKadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading STOWE ON THE CONTINENT.--IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS.--EN ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND AND GERMANY.--BACK TO ENGLAND.--HOMEWARD BOUND.

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BOUNDadjectiveUS /baʊnd/

confined by bonds

From this reading STOWE ON THE CONTINENT.--IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS.--EN ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND AND GERMANY.--BACK TO ENGLAND.--HOMEWARD BOUND.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We are separated by the whole city.

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calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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CARLISLE

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From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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CASTLEnounUS /ˈkæsəl/

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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chatverbUS /tʃæt/

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading We are separated by the whole city.

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CONTINENTnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading STOWE ON THE CONTINENT.--IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS.--EN ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND AND GERMANY.--BACK TO ENGLAND.--HOMEWARD BOUND.

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COTTAGEnounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/

a small house with a single story

From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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DEANnounUS /diːn/

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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DUCHESSnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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DUKEnounUS /duːk/

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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EARLnounUS /ɜːrl/

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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ENnounUS /en/

half the width of an em

From this reading STOWE ON THE CONTINENT.--IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS.--EN ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND AND GERMANY.--BACK TO ENGLAND.--HOMEWARD BOUND.

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ENGLANDnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading STOWE ON THE CONTINENT.--IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS.--EN ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND AND GERMANY.--BACK TO ENGLAND.--HOMEWARD BOUND.

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FARQUHAR

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From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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Follen

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From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM OVER THE SEA, 1853.

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GERMANYnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading STOWE ON THE CONTINENT.--IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS.--EN ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND AND GERMANY.--BACK TO ENGLAND.--HOMEWARD BOUND.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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HELPSnounUS /helps/

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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HOMEWARDadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/

toward home

From this reading STOWE ON THE CONTINENT.--IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS.--EN ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND AND GERMANY.--BACK TO ENGLAND.--HOMEWARD BOUND.

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HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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IMPRESSIONSnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading STOWE ON THE CONTINENT.--IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS.--EN ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND AND GERMANY.--BACK TO ENGLAND.--HOMEWARD BOUND.

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LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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MACAULAYnounUS /məˈkɔːli/

English historian noted for his history of England (1800-1859)

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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MARTINnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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MEETINGnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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MEMORABLEadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/

worth remembering

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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MILMAN

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From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading STOWE ON THE CONTINENT.--IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS.--EN ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND AND GERMANY.--BACK TO ENGLAND.--HOMEWARD BOUND.

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OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading FROM OVER THE SEA, 1853.

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PARISnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading STOWE ON THE CONTINENT.--IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS.--EN ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND AND GERMANY.--BACK TO ENGLAND.--HOMEWARD BOUND.

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PROFESSORnounUS /prəˈfesər/

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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ROSEnounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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ROUTEnounUS /ruːt/

an established line of travel or access

From this reading STOWE ON THE CONTINENT.--IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS.--EN ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND AND GERMANY.--BACK TO ENGLAND.--HOMEWARD BOUND.

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SEAnounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading FROM OVER THE SEA, 1853.

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separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading We are separated by the whole city.

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STAFFORD

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From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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STOWEnounUS /stoʊ/

United States writer of a novel about slavery that advanced the abolitionists' cause (1811-1896)

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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SWITZERLANDnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading STOWE ON THE CONTINENT.--IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS.--EN ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND AND GERMANY.--BACK TO ENGLAND.--HOMEWARD BOUND.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading FROM OVER THE SEA, 1853.

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ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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TUPPER

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From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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WALWORTH

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From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ROSE COTTAGE, WALWORTH, LONDON, _May 2, 1856._ MY DEAR,--This morning Mrs. Follen called and we had quite a chat.

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wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading We are separated by the whole city.

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WINDSORnounUS /ˈwɪnzər/

a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit

From this reading THE EARL OF CARLISLE.--ARTHUR HELPS.--THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ARGYLL.--MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.--A MEMORABLE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.--MACAULAY AND DEAN MILMAN.--WINDSOR CASTLE.--PROFESSOR STOWE RETURNS TO AMERICA.--MRS.

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