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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 In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
bright
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From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.
Calais
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From this reading We reached Calais in safety, and in good time, the next day.
carriage
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
chair
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
cheerful
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
cousin
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From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.
Dancing
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From this reading --Wycherly's Dancing Master.
day
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From this reading We reached Calais in safety, and in good time, the next day.
days
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From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.
delightful
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From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.
Devonshire
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
easiest
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
England
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
entitle
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
excitement
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
finenounUS /fine/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
four
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From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.
France
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
gentlemannounUS /ˈgentleman/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We reached Calais in safety, and in good time, the next day.
grateful
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.
House
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.
invented
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
love
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
man
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
Master
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From this reading --Wycherly's Dancing Master.
more
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
motion
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From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.
much
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From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.
nextnounUS /next/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We reached Calais in safety, and in good time, the next day.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
O
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From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
one's
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
panting
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
pleasures
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
post-horses
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From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.
prison
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
pursuit
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
quick
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From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
reached
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From this reading We reached Calais in safety, and in good time, the next day.
road
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
safety
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From this reading We reached Calais in safety, and in good time, the next day.
scene
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.
state-rooms
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
steeds
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
swiftest
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
talk
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From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.
there
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From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We reached Calais in safety, and in good time, the next day.
tired
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
town
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From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.
travelling
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
truly
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From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.
turnpike
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
wearied
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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
Wycherly's
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From this reading --Wycherly's Dancing Master.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.
youth
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From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.
