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account
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From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
appear
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From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
approach
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
arts
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
back
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From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
begannounUS /began/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
bold
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From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
condition
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From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
conference
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
conviction
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
count
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
daring
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From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
day
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From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
decision
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
desperate
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From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
disappearance
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From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
discuss
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From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
dusk
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
enlist
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
expressed
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
failed
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
favoured
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From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
further
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
garden
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From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
go
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From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
heart
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
imagination
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
indignant
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
intended
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
intention
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
Italian
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
L'Estrange
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
Levy
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From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
Lord
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
measures
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From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
narrative
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From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
necessary
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From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
nextnounUS /next/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
now
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From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
Peschiera
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
possibilities
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From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
precincts
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
press
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
re-entered
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From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
reader
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From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
reckless
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From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
remembered
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
renew
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
retreated
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
revolve
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From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
round
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
scared
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
secretly
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From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
side
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
somewhat
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From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
stealthily
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From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
suddennounUS /sudden/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
victim
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
Violante
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From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
violentnounUS /ˈviolent/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
watching
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From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
words
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
young
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
