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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 “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
acquainted
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
adjusted
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
all
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
apology
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
very surprised
From this reading “I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?” said Pike, astonished at his master’s sudden emotion.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
bed
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
bed-curtain
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
bedside
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
Bellenden's
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
bolt
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
Candlemas
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
clothes
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
comes
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From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
command
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From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
court
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From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
crazy
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
cries
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From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
Cyrus
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
Devil
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
disturbing
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
Drawn
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From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
earlier
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
Edith's
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
emotion
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From this reading “I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?” said Pike, astonished at his master’s sudden emotion.
exclaimed
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
to show or communicate a feeling or idea
From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
fit
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
five
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
frae
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From this reading “I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?” said Pike, astonished at his master’s sudden emotion.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
furl
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
gentlemannounUS /ˈgentleman/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
Gideon
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
gipsy
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
glancing
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
gone
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
gout
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
Grand
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
hang
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
hanging
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
hastily
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
herenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
hope
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
horse
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
hour
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
ill
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From this reading “I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?” said Pike, astonished at his master’s sudden emotion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
instantly
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
Kilsythe
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
knows
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
Major
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
master's
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
Mercy
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
month
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
nae
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From this reading “I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?” said Pike, astonished at his master’s sudden emotion.
news
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From this reading “I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?” said Pike, astonished at his master’s sudden emotion.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
note
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
old
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
once
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
OpenverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
Paduasoy
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
perusing
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
Philip
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
Philipdastus
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
Pike
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
postscriptum
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
preparatory
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
rising
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
saddle
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
said
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
says
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
send
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
shutters
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
sir
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From this reading “I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?” said Pike, astonished at his master’s sudden emotion.
sister-in-law
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
sitting
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
sleeves
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
Stand
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From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
suddennounUS /sudden/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?” said Pike, astonished at his master’s sudden emotion.
Swift
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
there
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
Tillietudlem
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
toilet
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
Tower
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From this reading “I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?” said Pike, astonished at his master’s sudden emotion.
trash
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
troop
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From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
up
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From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
upright
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
usual
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
valet
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
veteran's
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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
wake
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
wappen-schaw
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
well
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
wench
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
why
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From this reading “From Tillietudlem?” said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--“Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?” (glancing at Edith’s note.) “The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?
word
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From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!
worth
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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Swift Major Bellenden’s ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master’s clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran’s toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!” he exclaimed on perusing it,--“Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself.”
