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andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
answering
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
arrival
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
boy
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
concerning
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
couch
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
cousin
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How did she look?
existence
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
eyes
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
fanning
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
fixed
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
fondly
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading What did she say, and who was to live with her in that great lonely house?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
handsomenounUS /ˈhandsome/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
handsomest
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
hat
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
House
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
How
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From this reading How did she look?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What did she say, and who was to live with her in that great lonely house?
lay
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
like
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From this reading What was she like?
live
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From this reading What did she say, and who was to live with her in that great lonely house?
lonely
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From this reading What did she say, and who was to live with her in that great lonely house?
looknounUS /look/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading How did she look?
looking
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
mostly
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
Mrs
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
new
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
numerous
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
occasionally
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
occupied
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
out
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
Phil's
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
questions
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
Reinette
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
rooms
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
Rossiter
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
sat
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
say
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From this reading What did she say, and who was to live with her in that great lonely house?
Sea
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
side
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
sisters
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
soft
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
surprise
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
taken
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What did she say, and who was to live with her in that great lonely house?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What did she say, and who was to live with her in that great lonely house?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
View
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was she like?
water
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
wear
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From this reading What did she wear?
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was she like?
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
window
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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.
