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adventures
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also
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
any
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
attributed
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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
bitter
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
Bragelonne
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From this reading Vicomte de Bragelonne.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
color
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conflicts
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From this reading In the latter, the conflicts of love and vanity; bitter disappointments, ineffable delights; life instead of memory.
de
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From this reading Vicomte de Bragelonne.
deep
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delights
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From this reading In the latter, the conflicts of love and vanity; bitter disappointments, ineffable delights; life instead of memory.
detailed
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From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
differentnounUS /ˈdifferent/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
disappointments
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From this reading In the latter, the conflicts of love and vanity; bitter disappointments, ineffable delights; life instead of memory.
double
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earlier
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
episodes
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experience
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
former
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
formerly
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
generation
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glory
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
harmonizing
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
healing
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
heart
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
ineffable
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From this reading In the latter, the conflicts of love and vanity; bitter disappointments, ineffable delights; life instead of memory.
instead
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From this reading In the latter, the conflicts of love and vanity; bitter disappointments, ineffable delights; life instead of memory.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
latter
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From this reading In the latter, the conflicts of love and vanity; bitter disappointments, ineffable delights; life instead of memory.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the latter, the conflicts of love and vanity; bitter disappointments, ineffable delights; life instead of memory.
love
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From this reading In the latter, the conflicts of love and vanity; bitter disappointments, ineffable delights; life instead of memory.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading In the latter, the conflicts of love and vanity; bitter disappointments, ineffable delights; life instead of memory.
mingling
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new
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From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
noticed
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
numerous
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From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
observed
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From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
painful
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
past
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From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
peace
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
pictures
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pleasing
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possession
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
presented
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reader
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readers
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reflection
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
scars
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
seen
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From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
severe
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From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
shades
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From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
side
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From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
story
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From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
tablet
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takes
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
tale
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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
things
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
tones
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two
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vanity
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From this reading In the latter, the conflicts of love and vanity; bitter disappointments, ineffable delights; life instead of memory.
variety
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From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
Vicomte
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From this reading Vicomte de Bragelonne.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading If, therefore, any variety has been presented to the reader in the different episodes of this tale, it is to be attributed to the numerous shades of color which are presented on this double tablet, where two pictures are seen side by side, mingling and harmonizing their severe and pleasing tones.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Our readers will have observed in this story, the adventures of the new and of the past generation being detailed, as it were, side by side.
world
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
wounds
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
years
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From this reading He will have noticed in the former, the reflection of the glory of earlier years, the experience of the bitter things of this world; in the former, also, that peace which takes possession of the heart, and that healing of the scars which were formerly deep and painful wounds.
