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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 Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
act
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lyman looked after her with a smile and a merry twinkle of mischief in his eye.
amused
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From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
any
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
away
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
certain
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From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
company
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From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
complexion
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From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
condescension
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
conversation
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
demanded
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From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
doubtless
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
DUST
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From this reading HUMBLED INTO THE DUST.
engage
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
Eva
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From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
exception
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From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
eye
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From this reading Lyman looked after her with a smile and a merry twinkle of mischief in his eye.
favor
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From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
freckle
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From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
heard
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From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
HUMBLED
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From this reading HUMBLED INTO THE DUST.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HUMBLED INTO THE DUST.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
kin
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
listened
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
lookednounUS /looked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lyman looked after her with a smile and a merry twinkle of mischief in his eye.
Lyman
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From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
McElwin
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From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
merry
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From this reading Lyman looked after her with a smile and a merry twinkle of mischief in his eye.
mischief
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From this reading Lyman looked after her with a smile and a merry twinkle of mischief in his eye.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
poornounUS /poor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
position
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From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
present
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
property
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
remark
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From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
remembered
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From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
remembering
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
reserve
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From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
said
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From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
smile
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From this reading Lyman looked after her with a smile and a merry twinkle of mischief in his eye.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
social
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
sort
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From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
sought
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
stranger
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
strucknounUS /struck/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
suddenlynounUS /ˈsuddenly/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUMBLED INTO THE DUST.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
tone
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
trivial
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From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
turned
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
twinkle
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From this reading Lyman looked after her with a smile and a merry twinkle of mischief in his eye.
voice
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From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
