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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 It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
all
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From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
almost
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
ambitious
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
anywhere
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
assembled
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From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
assume
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
bailiwick
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
best
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From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
cases
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
Colonel
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
colonel's
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From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
command
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
control
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
devising
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
not friendly or close
From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
else
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
feminine
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From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
fingers
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
GARRISONnounUS /ˈɡærəsən/
a group stationed to defend a place
From this reading GARRISON TALK.
gathered
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
group
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From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
hand
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
indeed
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
instances
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
keep
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
known
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
ladies
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
many
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
matron
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
methods
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
military
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
numerous
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
own
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
past
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
peaceful
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
Pelham
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
picturesque
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From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
pleasantnounUS /pleasant/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
power
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From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
preference
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
prolonged
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
quarters
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From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
regiment
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
reign
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
retained
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
revolutionary
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From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
rule
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
some
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
sought
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
successful
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From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
TALK
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From this reading GARRISON TALK.
tally
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
temporary
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From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
There
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
things
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From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
too
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From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
usurpation
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From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
veranda
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From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
very
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.
wife
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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.
women
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From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.
