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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 Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
accustomed
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From this reading He had always been accustomed to an active, busy life, and had probably often walked more than twenty miles in a day.
active
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From this reading He had always been accustomed to an active, busy life, and had probably often walked more than twenty miles in a day.
always
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From this reading He had always been accustomed to an active, busy life, and had probably often walked more than twenty miles in a day.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a reason or example used to support an idea
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had always been accustomed to an active, busy life, and had probably often walked more than twenty miles in a day.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading His cheerful heart made the road smooth beneath his feet.
BOBBY
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From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STANDS UP FOR "CERTAIN INALIENABLE RIGHTS."
brook
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From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
busy
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From this reading He had always been accustomed to an active, busy life, and had probably often walked more than twenty miles in a day.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
CERTAIN
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From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STANDS UP FOR "CERTAIN INALIENABLE RIGHTS."
certainly
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
cheerful
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From this reading His cheerful heart made the road smooth beneath his feet.
city
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
day
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From this reading He had always been accustomed to an active, busy life, and had probably often walked more than twenty miles in a day.
debatable
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
drink
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From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
fatigued
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From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
feel
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From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
feet
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From this reading His cheerful heart made the road smooth beneath his feet.
follow
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
foolish
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STANDS UP FOR "CERTAIN INALIENABLE RIGHTS."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had always been accustomed to an active, busy life, and had probably often walked more than twenty miles in a day.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had always been accustomed to an active, busy life, and had probably often walked more than twenty miles in a day.
heart
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From this reading His cheerful heart made the road smooth beneath his feet.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His cheerful heart made the road smooth beneath his feet.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STANDS UP FOR "CERTAIN INALIENABLE RIGHTS."
INALIENABLE
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From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STANDS UP FOR "CERTAIN INALIENABLE RIGHTS."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
just
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From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had always been accustomed to an active, busy life, and had probably often walked more than twenty miles in a day.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
made
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From this reading His cheerful heart made the road smooth beneath his feet.
miles
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From this reading He had always been accustomed to an active, busy life, and had probably often walked more than twenty miles in a day.
more
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From this reading He had always been accustomed to an active, busy life, and had probably often walked more than twenty miles in a day.
much
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From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
o'clock
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From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
object
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
often
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From this reading He had always been accustomed to an active, busy life, and had probably often walked more than twenty miles in a day.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
penny
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
policy
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
pound
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
probably
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
questionnounUS /ˈquestion/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
readers
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
restnounUS /rest/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
RIGHTS
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From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STANDS UP FOR "CERTAIN INALIENABLE RIGHTS."
road
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From this reading His cheerful heart made the road smooth beneath his feet.
rock
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From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
seated
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From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
settle
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
smooth
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From this reading His cheerful heart made the road smooth beneath his feet.
STANDS
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From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STANDS UP FOR "CERTAIN INALIENABLE RIGHTS."
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
suit
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
taken
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From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
ten
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From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had always been accustomed to an active, busy life, and had probably often walked more than twenty miles in a day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading About ten o'clock, though he did not feel much fatigued, he seated himself on a rock by a brook from which he had just taken a drink, to rest himself.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
twenty
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From this reading He had always been accustomed to an active, busy life, and had probably often walked more than twenty miles in a day.
undertake
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
UP
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From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STANDS UP FOR "CERTAIN INALIENABLE RIGHTS."
walk
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
walked
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From this reading He had always been accustomed to an active, busy life, and had probably often walked more than twenty miles in a day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
WhetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STANDS UP FOR "CERTAIN INALIENABLE RIGHTS."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
wise
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
young
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From this reading Whether it was wise policy, or "penny wise and pound foolish" policy for Bobby to undertake such a long walk, is certainly a debatable question; but as my young readers would probably object to an argument, we will follow him to the city, and let every one settle the point to suit himself.
