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1836-1845. GLENMARY--THE CORSAIR--THE NEW MIRROR. Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible. His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity. This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.”
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From this reading 1836-1845.
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From this reading 1836-1845.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
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From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
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From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
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From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
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From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
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From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
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From this reading GLENMARY--THE CORSAIR--THE NEW MIRROR.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
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From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
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From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
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From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
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From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
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From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
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From this reading GLENMARY--THE CORSAIR--THE NEW MIRROR.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
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From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
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From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
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From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
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From this reading GLENMARY--THE CORSAIR--THE NEW MIRROR.
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From this reading GLENMARY--THE CORSAIR--THE NEW MIRROR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
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From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
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From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
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From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
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From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
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From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
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From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
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From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
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From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
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From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
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From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
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From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
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From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GLENMARY--THE CORSAIR--THE NEW MIRROR.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
at the time that
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
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From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
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From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
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From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
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From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
