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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 _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
acceptance
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
admit
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
Allow
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
AlthoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
altogether
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
America
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From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
appear
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
arrange
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From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
artist
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
assured
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From this reading You smiled when I assured you that the carefully combed little creature placed between us two, had been_ one of our neighbours.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
attachment
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading You smiled when I assured you that the carefully combed little creature placed between us two, had been_ one of our neighbours.
big
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
Bound
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From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
cannot
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
carefully
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From this reading You smiled when I assured you that the carefully combed little creature placed between us two, had been_ one of our neighbours.
certain
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
changed
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From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
Chrysantheme
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
closely
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
combed
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From this reading You smiled when I assured you that the carefully combed little creature placed between us two, had been_ one of our neighbours.
country
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
crave
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
creaturenounUS /ˈcreature/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading You smiled when I assured you that the carefully combed little creature placed between us two, had been_ one of our neighbours.
dates
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From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
DE
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From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
deemed
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
devolve
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
diary
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From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
disarranging
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From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
DUCHESSE
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From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
effect
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
efforts
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From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
endeavours
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
expression
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
fellow
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
felt
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
following
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
girl
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
grouped
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
H
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From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You smiled when I assured you that the carefully combed little creature placed between us two, had been_ one of our neighbours.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
hesitation
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
important
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
incident
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
Japan
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
Japanese
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
LA
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From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
LIBRARY
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From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You smiled when I assured you that the carefully combed little creature placed between us two, had been_ one of our neighbours.
MADAME
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From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
main
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
Manufactured
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From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
matters
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From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
MODERN
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From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
most
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
Nagasaki
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
neighbours
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From this reading You smiled when I assured you that the carefully combed little creature placed between us two, had been_ one of our neighbours.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
offering
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
often
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From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You smiled when I assured you that the carefully combed little creature placed between us two, had been_ one of our neighbours.
only
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From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
personages
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
photograph
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
placed
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
principal
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
produced
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
proper
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
rather
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
representing
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
respectful
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
RICHELIEU
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From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
ridiculous
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
rôle
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
side
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
sin
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
smiled
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From this reading You smiled when I assured you that the carefully combed little creature placed between us two, had been_ one of our neighbours.
some
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
States
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From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
striven
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
succeed
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From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
successful
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
summer
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From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
thinkingnounUS /thinking/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
three
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
together
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
tribute
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
trust
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
two
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From this reading You smiled when I assured you that the carefully combed little creature placed between us two, had been_ one of our neighbours.
United
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From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You smiled when I assured you that the carefully combed little creature placed between us two, had been_ one of our neighbours.
very
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading You smiled when I assured you that the carefully combed little creature placed between us two, had been_ one of our neighbours.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _It is the diary of a summer of my life, in which I have changed nothing, not even the dates, thinking as I do, that in our efforts to_ arrange _matters we often only succeed in disarranging them.
Wolff
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From this reading _Manufactured in the United States of America_ _Bound for_ THE MODERN LIBRARY _by H. Wolff_ TO MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE RICHELIEU.
work
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From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Allow me to crave your acceptance of the following work, as a respectful tribute of my attachment._ _I felt some hesitation in offering it, for its main incident cannot be deemed altogether proper; but I have striven that in its expression at least, it should not sin against good taste, and I trust that my endeavours have been successful._
Yves
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From this reading Although the most important rôle may appear to devolve on Madame Chrysantheme, it is very certain that the three principal personages are_ myself, Japan, _and the effect produced on me by that country._ _Do you remember a certain photograph_--_rather ridiculous I must admit_--_representing that big fellow Yves, a Japanese girl and myself, grouped closely together as we were placed side by side by a Nagasaki artist?
